M. C Beaton
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"A visit to the local village fete for a spot of fun and relaxation turns into a nightmare for Agatha Raisin when she discovers the body of the local landowner in the woods--with an arrow in his chest and trousers round his ankles. Agatha's old adversary, Detective Chief Inspector Wilkes, declares the death a tragic accident, believing the victim has been hit by a stray arrow from an archery demonstration. Agatha is convinced of foul play, however,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A dead employer's legacy of five thousand pounds allows spinster Hannah Pym to resign from housekeeping and find adventure traveling the English countryside by coach. But the adventure soon finds Miss Pym traveling with Miss Emily Freemantle, a spoiled, violet-eyed beauty fleeing an arranged marriage to a rake she has never met. When Emily's darkly handsome betrothed boards their stage, Miss Pym is certain the girl was rash to bolt from this aristocratic...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A former employer's legacy of £5,000 has allowed spinster Hannah Pym to resign from housekeeping and enjoy traveling the English countryside by coach. But adventure soon finds Miss Pym in the form of runaway brides, spirited heiresses, and international refugees, who continue to test her expert matchmaking skills.
The shy Miss Yvonne Grenier, a beautiful fugitive of the French Revolution, is quite terrified when a dangerous enemy boards her coach...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A dead employer's legacy of five thousand pounds allows spinster Hannah Pym to resign from housekeeping and find adventure traveling the English countryside by coach. But the adventure soon finds Miss Pym in the form of runaway brides, spirited heiresses, and international refugees, who continue to test her expert matchmaking skills. No sooner does Miss Pym board her next stagecoach than she finds herself embroiled in the plight of Miss Belinda Earle,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The engaging Miss Hannah Pym delights all as she resumes her matchmaking adventures aboard the English stage.... When lonely hearts chance across her intrepid path they're sure to find themselves en route for romance! Destined for Dover, Miss Pym has her matchmaking work cut out for her when she encounters the pretty but hoydenish Lady Deborah Western! Encouraged by an unruly twin brother, the spirited, golden-haired Deborah seems set on dressing...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the coach to Portsmouth, Hannah Pym faces her most difficult matchmaking challenge yet. Miss Penelope Wilkins would be the perfect match for handsome Lord Augustus, if the two were at all compatible. Undaunted, Miss Pym is convinced she can bridge the chasm between the lovers.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Freddie Armstrong, an eighteen-year-old boy, is joining the earl of Berham's household. It's the earl's duty to serve as guardian, even though he doesn't feel enthusiastic about taking on the responsibility. But, when he finds out that Freddie is actually Frederica, the situation becomes intolerable.
Freddie, the product of an unconventional childhood, is soon sent away to a seminary for young ladies- at the suggestion of Lady Clarissa, who secretly...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A lady's sensational sweet shop causes a scandal among the ton in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author.
When Miss Henrietta Bascombe decides to eschew marriage in pursuit of a trade, the pronouncement causes quite a stir. But Henrietta is determined to turn her pittance of an inheritance into a fortune. And she plans to do so by opening a London sweet shop to rival the famous Gunther's!
Hanging out her shingle-the...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
New York Times—Bestselling Author: After a marriage-for-money scheme goes amusingly awry, the bride and groom join forces to find each other new mates...
Fanny and Charles were pushed into marriage by their families-each mistakenly thinking the other would be a source of wealth. In truth, everyone involved is penniless... and now the couple is left to pick up the pieces.
Charles is on a gentlemanly quest to find someone more fitting for Fanny,...
11) My Dear Duchess
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
For a desperate Duke and a runaway lady, a marriage of convenience becomes the adventure of a lifetime in this delightful Regency romance.
Henry Wright, the Duke of Westerland, is in desperate need of a wife. Without one, the dashing bachelor will lose the legacy he desires. Luckily, with time running out, he finds a young woman, who is equally in need of a husband.
Lovely but sheltered Miss Frederica Sayers has finally escaped from her cruel and...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
New York Times—Bestselling Author: Lady Dacey has a way of leading others into temptation, scandal-and love...
The unhappily married Pamela Perryworth and the pious innocent Honoria Goodham are currently guests of Lady Dacey for the London season- and their hostess is famed among her set for her outrageous behavior. But, the two aren't quite as scandalized as the gossips might expect. After all, being in Lady Dacey's company does provide an adventurous...
13) Plain Jane
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A house in London's fashionable West End is the setting for romance, mystery, and danger in this Regency-set tale by a New York Times–bestselling author. Number 67 Clarges Street-a good address in London's elegant Mayfair with a dubious past and a lovably eccentric staff-is where the Hart sisters are taking up residence for the season. Beautiful and socially ambitious Euphemia and her younger sister, Jane, enter a world of balls, coming-out parties,...
14) Marrying Harriet
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lord Charles Marsham, exquisite from his impeccably tied cravat to his gleaming Hessian boots, is perfectly contented with his bachelor life of guzzling and gambling, and prim, proper Harriet Brown, Methodist minister's daughter come to London's social season to find a husband. But Capability Brown, as Charles calls her, is so intent on involving him in her "good works," which range from rescuing treed felines to playing Cupid for the outspoken Tribble...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a young lady arrives in London to find a wealthy husband, she must play her cards wisely-and bet her whole heart-in this Regency romance.
Miss Honaria Honeyford is sent to London to save the family fortune by hunting for a wealthy husband. For the sake of her family, Honaria reluctantly accepts the challenge. But this beautiful young lady who can ride, shoot, and argue as well as any man is not about to lose her head or heart to the dismal...
16) Quadrille
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A marriage of convenience becomes a battle of wills in this Regency romance by the New York Times—bestselling author...
Lord Hubert Challenge married Mary for her money, but she wants more from her handsome husband-and before long chaos reigns in their unhappy household. Flirtations with others spark jealous outbursts, attempts at seduction go awry, and it soon seems clear that a generous dowry does not a happy marriage make.
But, Mary is willing...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young Harriet Metcalf has come from the countryside to Mayfair, and her assigned task is to get two teenage heiresses launched in the London ton. For the course of the season, they will be renting at 67 Clarges Street-where the quirky but resourceful servants are always ready to lend a helpful hand. But Harriet soon finds herself being courted by a notorious rake, the Marquess of Huntingdon-much to the annoyance of the spoiled young sisters. The below-stairs...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A spinster. A rake. A most unexpected passion. The New York Times–bestselling author of the Traveling Matchmaker series whips up a Regency confection. A woman of independent means with a healthy dose of cynicism about the male persuasion, Harriet Tremayne is content with her circle of spinster friends and their devotion to literature, women's rights, and intellectual interests. However, when she determines to undertake a London Season for her beautiful...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A suspenseful tale of love lost and found in Regency England, by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth novels. Quiet, reserved Miss Constance Lamberton came to the household of the haughty but beautiful Lady Amelia to serve as the lady's chaperone throughout the season's many festivities-and soon found herself an unwitting accomplice in Lady Amelia's scheme to trap the very eligible Lord Philip into marriage. But it was not...
20) Susie
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Widowed on her wedding night, an ordinary woman is plunged into a world of scheming and misadventure in this romantic comedy set in Edwardian England.
Married off to an elderly earl, Susie finds that her romantic daydreams don't match her reality-but a twist of fate saves her from her lecherous new husband and leaves her with a fortune . . . along with a meddling mother-in-law determined to transform her into a lady worthy of London society.
There...