Books like The Admiral's Lady by Mary Ann Gibbs

Eager for her gala coming‑out ball, eighteen‑year‑old Susanna Farebrother is excited to welcome her Admiral father back from sea. The rosy anticipation of new romance is matched by a budding love for a dashing army captain. Yet, the neighbor, young Edward Royde, seems to steal her attention—though she detests him at first. The arrival of Admiral Sir John Farebrother, however, shifts the scene. Susanna senses something amiss and soon realizes that her father’s return is not what it seems. The shocking discovery that the man she thought was her father is not who he appears to be throws her world into uncertainty. Set against a backdrop of sea‑officing and aristocratic society, the novel weaves romance, intrigue, and family secrets into a compelling tale of a young woman’s quest to unveil the truth behind her beloved Admiral.

First publish date: 1975