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The Notorious Marquess
230 pages
A sparkling, banter-filled carriage ride through Regency society where a scandalous reputation meets its match in quiet competence.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like stepping into a brisk, sunlit carriage ride across the English countryside and straight into the heart of Paris. The narrative moves at a sprightly pace, propelled by the sparkling friction of hidden identities and close-quarters travel. It is a breezy, charming experience anchored by a heroine whose quiet competence continually upends the expectations of the jaded, libertine hero. The prose is crisp and witty, leaning heavily into the playful, wry banter that defines the best of the genre. Without relying on heavy angst or dark themes, the story wraps the reader in a comforting, adventurous mood. It is an absolute delight for fans of classic historical romance who crave the delicious tension of a notorious rake being thoroughly disarmed by a quick-witted woman.
- Mood
- breezy
- charming
- adventurous
- Tone
- wry
- playful
- romantic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden identities · reforming the rake · unexpected competence · scandalous journeys · found family
- The writing
- Crisp, witty, and period-appropriate, relying heavily on sparkling dialogue and sharp character observations.
- The arc
- A journey from desperate deception and wary attraction to mutual respect and wholehearted devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic, banter-heavy Regency romances featuring capable heroines who outwit notorious rakes.
Content notes
- family betrayal
- mild peril
About the book
"NO WOMAN'S REPUTATION CAN SURVIVE A JOURNEY UNDER THE NOTORIOUS MARQUESS'S PROTECTION!"
The scheme was madness! What scandal would erupt if it became public that Lady Annabelle Smythe had traveled to Paris with that infamous libertine, Lord Ellerton.
But while posing as Miss Anna Smith, governess to Ellerton's headstrong sister, Annabelle hoped to locate her cousin, Jean-Louis. For he was her last, desperate hope to fight her greedy half brother's horrid schemes.
No one was more surprised than the Notorious Marquess when he found himself charmed by the calm, capable, quick-witted Miss Smith. Despite his cavalier reputation, it was not her virtue he sought... but her heart!
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