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Notorious Lady

  • 1987 first published
  • 220 pages
  • ★ 3.5 (4 ratings)
  • 3 editions

Notorious Lady is a 1987 historical romance and Regency romance novel by Dawn Lindsey. It is set in the Regency era. Characters include Miss Philippa Mayhew and Earl of Roxbury.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.

At about 220 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.

About Notorious Lady

THE ACCUSING EARL The handsome, wealthy, and iron-willed Earl of Roxbury made two major mistakes when he stormed into Miss Philippa Mayhew's drawing room and accused her of seeking to wed his youthful nephew Julian for his fortune. First, it was Philippa's younger sister, Diana, who was deeply in love with Julian. Second, Philippa was the last woman in the world to he intimidated by Roxbury's threats. If Roxbury thought her a female who would stop at nothing to gain her ends, Philippa was more than willing to prove him right. By fair means or foul, she would bring the high and mighty earl to his knees--either to beg for mercy or plead for love...
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Era

Characters

  • Miss Philippa Mayhew
  • Earl of Roxbury

Subjects

  • Regency Historical Romance

Quick answers

Who wrote Notorious Lady?

Notorious Lady was written by Dawn Lindsey and first published in 1987.

What genre is Notorious Lady?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.

How long is Notorious Lady?

The median edition has 220 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Notorious Lady?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Viscount Who Loved Me, An Offer from a Gentleman and Lady of Quality.

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