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The Rogue's Lady
First published 1995 · 234 pages
A sparkling, old-school Regency romp where a desperate spinster and a notorious rake strike a pragmatic bargain that accidentally turns into love.
What it feels like
This classic Regency romance delivers the comforting, breezy charm of a bygone era of historical fiction. Driven by crisp, witty dialogue and a delightfully brisk pace, the narrative invites readers into a world of drawing-room maneuvering and pragmatic bargains. The mood is light and escapist, balancing the heroine's very real desire for independence with the playful, wry energy of a notorious rake. The prose is straightforward but sparkling, focusing heavily on the evolving banter and shifting dynamics between two people who expect nothing from each other but find everything. It is a perfect, cozy afternoon read for fans of traditional, low-angst historicals who adore the marriage of convenience trope and the slow, satisfying thaw of a cynical rogue.
- Mood
- cozy
- breezy
- romantic
- escapist
- Tone
- wry
- lighthearted
- charming
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- marriage of convenience · reforming the rake · finding independence · unexpected affection
- The writing
- Crisp, dialogue-driven, and peppered with period-appropriate wit.
- The arc
- From desperate pragmatism and wary banter to genuine affection and passionate trust.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, old-school Regency romances who love witty banter and the reformed rake trope without heavy angst.
Content notes
- toxic family dynamics
About the book
Henry Romney was a notorious rogue and ladies' man. How, then, could Alexandria Linnell seriously consider his outrageous proposal of marriage? True, her position as companion to a harridan aunt was unbearable. And her childhood sweetheart had jilted her to wed for money. But marriage to a rake? Unthinkable!
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