Books like Pippa by Norma Lee Clark
Miss Phillipa Cranville, affectionately known as Pippa, is celebrated for her obstinate spirit and dazzling beauty, traits that spark gossip across high society. Disgusted with the perfunctory proposal of Mr. Robert Danston—a match deemed suitable but uninspiring—Pippa absconds, refusing to submit to the constraints of her social circle. She soon finds herself enamored with the exquisitely elegant, handsome, and engaging Mr. Sidney Ottway. Yet her guardian, Sir Anthony Seymour‑Croft, cautions her against this choice, fearing both social scandal and her own future. The novel follows Pippa’s spirited defiance and the dynamics of Regency courtship, weaving themes of inheritance, succession, and personal autonomy into a vibrant romantic narrative.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Norma Lee Clark
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