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Clara Christopher had met Lord Allingcote several years previously at a houseparty, when he had chosen her as his flirt. But he'd disappeared from her life, and now reappeared escorting the outrageously beautiful Nel Muldoon to a wedding for his cousin. Though his lordship still had eyes for Clara, she had no intention of ignoring the troublesome Nel. Regency romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest
2) Blossom Time
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Rosalind Lovelace had finally had poems accepted by a literary magazine, but she wasn't about to tell Lord Harwell, her neighbor and a notorious rake. Then her publisher, Lord Sylvester, paid a surprise visit to Apple Hill, and her secret came out. Practical woman that she was, could she talk herself into caring for a fop, when her heart was already spoken for? Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest
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The beautiful widow Corinne DeCoventry's young friend Susan Enderton disappears from her estate. The Marquess of Luten feels responsible for her kidnapping (if it was a kidnapping) and the Berkeley Brigade follows him to the country to solve this distressing puzzle. There are mysteries aplenty-a masked highwayman, a surprisingly rundown estate, an assemblage of suspects-and murder. 2nd of the Berkeley Brigade mysteries Regency Mystery/Romance by Joan...
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Deirdre Gower refused to ruin her fiancé, Lord Belami, by marrying him--if her aunt proved to have murdered her brother. But the Duchess had brought the ancient Lord Dudley a bowl of stew, and he had succumbed to arsenic poisoning. The Duchess, Sir Nevil Ryder and who else wished to silence the old man before he could change his will? A Regency Mystery/Romance by Joan Smith
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Anna van Deusen's father, the most honest man in London, has been arrested as a jewel thief. In an effort to prove his innocence she takes a job as governess to Lucien, whose guardian accused her father. At the Park she discovers fake diamonds, a wife's indiscretion-and Major Morrison, who is not the military man he claims to be… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Coventry
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Sylvia Thompson, using the name Jane Bingham, became nursemaid to Bobby Palin in order to find out what had really happened to her sister, Bobby's former helper. In no time she found herself in love with her employer, suspicious of his second wife, and horrified by her sister's fate-which might have been sealed by the infamous black diamond mourning ring. Victorian Gothic by Joan Smith, writing as Jennie Gallant; originally published by Fawcett Crest...
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The Congress of Vienna provided international society one party after another. But Lord Moncrief had more diplomatic duties to do in restraining his cousin from purchasing the famed (and stolen) Blue Tavernier diamond. Would the mysterious but suspicious Frenchwoman, Cécile Feydeau, or the enchantingly lovely Austrian, Maria Kruger, win Moncrief’s heart in this dangerous intrigue? Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett
8) Olivia
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Olivia Fenwick decided to become a governess after her father remarried-a very superior governess who charged a great deal for her services. While Lady Synge was eager to show off her superior employee, her younger brother, the arrogant Lord Philmot, objected to just about everything Olivia attempted to do with her two charges. Regency Romance by Jennie Gallant/Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Coventry
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Marie Boltwood shared the neighborhood excitement about Napoleon being imprisoned aboard ship just outside Plymouth harbor. When two dashing gentlemen--the thoughtful Mr. Benson and the arrogant Lord Sanford--arrived to stay at Bolt Hall, she knew one was a British agent. But who was the other? With intrigue heavy all around, Marie desperately needed to find out. Regency Romance by Joan Smith writing as Jennie Gallant; originally published by Fawcett...
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When Sir Reginald Prance sets up an art studio on Ironmonger Lane, and a man dies, the Berkeley Brigade has an interest in finding out what happened. Lord and Lady Luten, along with Coffen Pattle and butler Black, uncover a nefarious plot to steal Roman ruins. Even Mrs. Ballard takes a job at Mademoiselle Marie's millinery to assist in their investigations. A 12th adventure for the Berkeley Brigade! Regency Mystery by Joan Smith; originally published
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Davinia Blythe had lost her young husband suddenly. So she went to his family home, Blythe Wyngate, and was originally welcomed. Until it became known that she was pregnant, with the possible heir if her child was a boy. Then she was pushed off the windmill stairs. Who could have done it but Homer, who had assumed he was the heir and taken charge of Wyngate? Victorian Romantic Suspense by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest
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Sara Wood had not been heartbroken when her fiancé disappeared six years ago, though no one would have guessed it. And she wasn’t delighted when Peter showed up again—as a widower with two young sons and his vulgar sister-in-law. Peter’s brother, Lord Haldiman, insisted that his brother do the right thing this time. But both Sara and Haldiman had moved on and seen new possibilities… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett...
13) Aurora
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Aurora Falkner is kissed by a darkly handsome man near the gypsy encampment. When the same man shows up claiming to be the long lost Lord Raiker, she is suspicious. But neighbors claim to recognize him, and he certainly knows his way around the village—and the village women. Is he an impostor, as Clare Raiker contends, or the rightful heir to Raiker Hall?
Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett
14) Minuet
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Minou (christened Lady Céleste by her British father) escaped the Terror in France to reach safety and send assistance for her mother and brother, who were in danger of facing the guillotine. Frustrated by the lack of progress, she determined to return to France with her cousin Henri-but they are followed by the upright Lord Degan, who quickly learned he possessed none of their panache. Georgian Romance by Joan Smith, writing as Jennie Gallant; originally...
15) Silken Secrets
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Mary Anne Judson has an idyllic country life, except perhaps that her Uncle Edwin is of a casually larcenous nature. When he liberates an abandoned-and smuggled-cargo of fine silk and finds himself pursued by the handsome London draper, Mr. Robertson, life becomes rather hectic. And Mary Anne suspects there is more to the stylish draper than meets the eye. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest
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The Berkeley Brigade is faced with a beautiful and seductive French comtesse, tucked away in her little house in London but looking to ensnare not only Lord Luten, but Sir Reginald Prance and Coffen Pattle. Luten's previous knowledge of the comtesse sets his fiancé, Corinne deCoventry, on the alert, but there are more important matters, such as forged paintings, contracts for rockets-and murder. Regency Mystery/Romance by Joan Smith; originally published...
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When she learned about her late husband's infidelities, Lady Francesca Camden went a little wild. Assuming her maiden name of Frankie Devlin, she encountered Lord Devane at a masquerade. He thought she was a lightskirt and pursued, but she was rescued by a friend. Now, about to be forced from her home and accused of stealing an heirloom necklace, Frankie still would be no one's mistress. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett
...18) Misogynies
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Misogynies is one of the most celebrated feminist texts by a British author. First published in 1989, it created shock waves with its analyses of history, literature and popular culture. Joan Smith drew on her own experience as one of the few women reporting the Yorkshire Ripper murders and looked at novels, slasher movies, Page Three and Princess Diana, teasing out the attitudes that brought them together.
19) Jennie Kissed Me
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When Jennie Robsjohn inherited ten thousand pounds, she left teaching in Bath for London's glories, with her companion Mrs. Irvine. En route she castigated a gentleman who had a beautiful companion young enough to be his daughter-which she was. Eventually Lord Marndale found Jennie's influence over his wayward daughter to be remarkable. Jennie couldn't decide if he wanted her as Victoria's companion-or something more. Regency Romance by Joan Smith;...
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Lettie Beddoes was twenty-seven and past the age of longing for love. She was also the guardian of a trust for Lord Havergal, notorious fellow that he was, and impervious to his requests for more money. When he dropped in on her for a face-to-face encounter, he was surprised to learn that she was a woman. But that simply offered him a chance to charm her… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest