Books like Arabella; Bath Tangle; The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer

In *Arabella*, the modest daughter of a country clergyman stumbles into London society when her carriage breaks down in the hunting lodge of the wealthy Mr. Robert Beaumaris. Pretending to be an heiress, she entertains the jaded beau and finds herself thrust into high society, where fortunes are sought and embarrassments abound. Her compassionate nature brings a chimney sweep and a stray dog into Beaumaris’s life, leading him to prove his worth through his interactions with her impetuous younger brother. *Bath Tangle* centers on the eccentric Earl of Spenborough, who leaves his granddaughter Serena’s fortune to the trusteeship of the Marquis of Rotherham—a man she once rejected—thus holding control over her potential marriages. When Serena and her stepmother Fanny relocate to Bath, Serena befriends a new companion and rekindles an old love with Major Hector Kirkby. Together, they, along with Rotherham, become entangled in a complex web of marriage and manners. *The Nonesuch* follows Tiffany Wield, whose rebellious behavior threatens her chaperone, Ancilla Trent, who has been tasked with bringing calm to the spirited 28‑year‑old. After Tiffany runs off to London, Ancilla faces scandal and seeks help from Sir Waldo Hawkridge, a wealthy bachelor. In assisting Ancilla, Sir Waldo discovers that love can bloom at any age. The collection showcases Heyer’s distinctive wit, Regency setting, and charming heroines navigating love, society, and personal growth.

First publish date: 1991