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Knave's Gambit

  • 1986 first published
  • ★ 3.8 (4 ratings)

Knave's Gambit is a 1986 historical romance and Regency romance book by Margaret Summerville. It is set in the Regency era. It features Valeria Harwood and Lord Haverhurst.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list.

About Knave's Gambit

Valeria Harwood, a secret novelist, is called to London to try and talk her niece out of a pursuing a romance with the rakish Lord Haverhurst. Valeria is stunned when she realizes the nobleman exactly resembles the villain of her novels, even as she starts to be drawn in by his charm. But just as she realizes that he may be her perfect match, she comes across certain clues that suggest he might also be a French spy.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Era

Characters

  • Valeria Harwood
  • Lord Haverhurst

Subjects

  • Regency Historical Romance

Quick answers

Who wrote Knave's Gambit?

Knave's Gambit was written by Margaret Summerville and first published in 1986.

What genre is Knave's Gambit?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.

What books are similar to Knave's Gambit?

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