Books like The Education of Lady Frances / Miss Cresswell's London Triumph by Evelyn Richardson

Two books in one: A tale of a determined woman who finds herself caught up in the world of London society, while an ambitious nobleman battles to win the affection of a clever and strong-willed woman. Lord Julian Mainwaring, Marquess of Camberly, was the very opposite of Lady Frances Cresswell's ideal. Mainwaring was the dazzling star of a London society that Frances scorned. He treated females as sensual playthings, while Frances believed women should be informed and independent. Frances had no wish to have anything to do with this arrogant lord. But when he ordered his niece and Frances's friend, Kitty, to London for the Season, Frances had to come along to protect the young innocent from his influence. There was no one, though, to protect Frances, as she learned how strong love's power was, and how frail her defenses. In the second book, Cassandra Cresswell, a London bluestocking, discovers something special about an old childhood friend, Ned Mainwaring, who is under the spell of Miss Arabella Taylor, as are most of London's bachelors. So Cassie would have to learn something new to outwit the little enchantress. Both books are a delightful mix of romance, wit, and humor.

First publish date: 2006