Books like Not Quite a Gentleman / A Lady of Independent Means by Paula Marshall
Not Quite a Gentleman follows Mr. Brandon Tolliver, the new owner of Gillyflower Hall, whose wealth and mysterious city origins stir intrigue in the quiet English countryside as he seeks a marital companion. A Lady of Independent Means chronicles Miss Louisa Finsham’s journey from a casual trip to Paris, encountering sea‑faring hardships, the relentless Lord Hugh Deverill, and a host of suitors drawn by her fortune. Together, the tales explore Regency romance, country life, and the pursuit of love amid social expectations.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Paula Marshall
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