Books like Daphne by Sarah Carlisle
Daphne, a lively seventeen‑year‑old, orchestrates a whimsical plan by sending mice into the music room window to prompt a fainting—a ruse designed to pair her sister Emily with her hesitant beau. This clever, madcap scheme captures the sophisticated heart of Lord Max Edenbury, then called Max, a 28‑year‑old nobleman. Max’s unexpected affection for Daphne is tested when the fortune‑hunting Gerard enters the picture, prompting Max to intervene. The story is set against a Regency backdrop and weaves romance, family dynamics, and playful courtship.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah Carlisle
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