Books like Simon's Waif by Mira Stables
While retrieving a puppy from a fishpond, Simon discovers a soaked, waif‑like figure who proves to be the disinherited Miss Harriet Pendeniston, masquerading as a boy to escape an abusive employer. He brings her to his home in Furzedown, where his kindly housekeeper welcomes her. Harriet’s new start offers a chance to escape her past and, against her own expectations, fall in love with her rescuer amid the social confines of Regency society.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mira Stables
★
★
★
★
★
4.3 (4 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Simon's Waif by Mira Stables are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Simon's Waif (22 similar books)
A boy and a talking horse embark on a perilous journey to Narnia to warn of an impending invasion.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A captivating Regency romance story of a young woman whose charm and determination defy the expectations of her social class and the conventions of her time.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A collection of Jane Austen’s works, including the epistolary novel "Lady Susan," the playful essay "Love and Friendship," the historical narrative "The History of England," along with "Lesley Castle," a compilation of letters, and assorted scraps.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency-era romance with a twist of history, where Lady Sara sets her sights on a charming, but not perfect, match in the form of the Earl of St. Quinton.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A captivating tale of romance and intrigue in Regency England, blending the classic romance genre with historical elements.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Sophia, an artist living in war-torn Spain, must confront her romantic and artistic inclinations as she navigates the challenges of her new life and meets Major Lord Mark Adair, who unexpectedly becomes her confidant and mentor in the Regency era setting of Spain and England.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A wealthy young man inherits a barony and must navigate the treacherous world of his ancestor's old estate in Regency-era England, where he uncovers a web of deceit and danger, all while falling for the beautiful but guarded woman he is meant to marry...
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
After a truck crash leaves her daughter and a horse in pain, a mother journeys to Montana to seek the legendary horse Whisperer, hoping to heal both the animal and herself.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In Regency England, the confident and attractive Susan Bracken feels destined for marriage, even as she doubts love will find her—until she meets Lord John Fairfax, a charming and wealthy noble who seems focused on her beautiful mother. When a reckless young suitor disrupts their growing connection, Susan must decide whether to risk everything for romance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A charming blend of romance and history, this engaging historical romance novel showcases the complex bonds of family and the challenges of love and duty.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Harry, excited by the smells of a grocery store, leaves his grandfather behind and gets lost, sparking a humorous adventure.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When Lavinia Merridew meets the cousin of a suitor, she is drawn into the game of Lord Heathbury—an intellectual who seems indifferent but is captivated by her charm, leading to a tangled romance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency‑era romance by Lenora Bell that celebrates love, societal norms, and the spirited lives of women during the early 19th century.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Nobody could capture the Phantom. She was the wildest mare on Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white "map" on her shoulders was her mark of freedom. Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her, and worked hard to earn the money she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them. Pony Penning Day holds a surprise for everyone, for Paul not only brings in the Phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both? -- Back cover.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency romance by Emily Hendrickson, 'Julia's Spirit' explores love and social expectations in early nineteenth‑century England.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency romance that explores the social life and customs of young women, featuring a spirited heiress navigating the expectations of her era.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When an equestrian champion is found dead in the stables, Carole Seddon and her friend Jude uncover a web of suspects amid the world of horse racing.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Regency romance by Tessa Dare, centered on a gentleman nobleman and the heartfelt correspondence that shapes their love.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Horse Tales: True Stories of Adventure, Friendship, and the Power of Inspiration by Mary Pope OsborneHorse in the House by Victoria Charles
The Surrey Horse Book by Mabel Brand
The Secret Horse by Gail Vanfleet
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!