Otherwise Engaged
Jayne Ann Krentz's Otherwise Engaged (1960) is a paranormal romance and historical romance novel. The story is set in England and London, in 1800–1950. Key subjects include women travelers, scientists, voyageuses and viajeras.
18 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 11 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list in 2014.
At about 355 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About Otherwise Engaged
Barely escaping a would-be abductor who has left a trail of victims in his wake, world traveler Miss Amity Doncaster discovers that her attacker has become obsessed with gossip that ties Amity to scientist Benedict Stanbridge, a spy for the throne who resolves to bring the killer to justice.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Hardcover Fiction, 2014
Quick answers
Who wrote Otherwise Engaged?
Otherwise Engaged was written by Jayne Ann Krentz and first published in 1960.
What genre is Otherwise Engaged?
It is usually shelved as Paranormal Romance and Historical Romance.
How long is Otherwise Engaged?
The median edition has 355 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Otherwise Engaged?
Readers who like it often enjoy Mine Till Midnight (Platinum Romance Series), Tempt Me at Twilight and Worth Any Price.
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