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A delightful, stagecoach-bound romp where a well-meaning busybody orchestrates romance between two stubborn opposites. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Penelope Goes to Portsmouth.
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- lighthearted
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- 01
Emily Goes to Exeter
Marion Chesney · 1990
A delightful, low-stakes Regency romp driven by the sheer force of a cheerful busybody's will.
- 02
Belinda Goes to Bath
Marion Chesney · 1991
A delightfully cozy carriage ride through the English countryside, complete with witty banter, stubborn hearts, and a perfectly orchestrated happily-ever-after.
- 03
My dear Duchess
Ann Fairfax · 1980
A frothy, fast-paced Regency romp where a desperate marriage of convenience blossoms into a battle of wits and genuine affection.
- 04
A Reluctant Bride
Fenella Miller
A cozy, traditional Regency romp where fierce independence clashes with unexpected attraction amidst drawing-room misunderstandings.
- 05
The First Rebellion
M. C. Beaton
A sparkling, witty romp where staunchly held ideals collide delightfully with undeniable romantic chemistry.
- 06
On the way to Gretna Green
Marian Devon · 1998
A delightful, witty romp through Regency England where an exasperated alliance transforms into an unexpected, tender romance.
- 07
A Most Unusual Governess
Amanda Grange
A charming, banter-filled Regency romp where a spirited governess turns a strict household upside down and thaws a stern lord's heart.
- 08
Lord Avery's Legacy
Allison Lane
A sparkling, witty romp through the Regency countryside featuring an eccentric spinster and the arrogant lord who accidentally falls for her.
- 09
The youngest Miss Ward
Joan Aiken · 1998
A witty, affectionate Regency tale that gives an overlooked sister her own chance at love, agency, and quiet triumph.
- 10
Lady Incognita
Nina Pykare
A charming historical romance where a sensible secret novelist finds herself swept up in a love story straight out of her own pages.
- 11
Summer in Hanover Square
Charlotte Grey
A sparkling, witty romp through the London Season where drawing-room banter masks a slow-burn romance.
- 12
A Lord for Miss Larkin
Carola Dunn
A charming, witty romp that gently pokes fun at romantic tropes while delivering a deeply satisfying, sweet love story.
