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Historical RomanceRegency Romance

The Counterfeit Betrothal

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  • 1987 first published
  • 219 pages
  • ★ 3.7 (6 ratings)
  • 5 editions
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Published in 1987, The Counterfeit Betrothal is a historical romance and Regency romance novel by Mary Balogh. The story is set in England, in the Regency era. It features Lady Sophia Bryant and Lord Francis Sutton. Key subjects include arranged marriage, man-woman relationships and Cheating Spouse.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 31 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.

It runs to roughly 219 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Counterfeit Betrothal

The Tender Trap Lady Sophia Bryant had no intention of ever marrying. However, her own parents had been estranged for some fourteen years, and her one desire was to bring them together again in love. Surely, if she were to announce her betrothal—even a false one—they would be forced to see each other at last. Lord Francis Sutton was perfect for such deceit. Devilishly handsome and a notorious rake, he was always agreeable to games of passion, especially those in which he had nothing to fear and nothing to lose. The trap was set…if only Lady Sophia could keep her foolish heart from falling prey to her brilliant snares…
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Lady Sophia Bryant
  • Lord Francis Sutton

Subjects

  • Regency Historical Romance
  • Arranged marriage
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Second chance romance
  • Historical Romance
  • Regency Romance
  • Cheating Spouse

Quick answers

Who wrote The Counterfeit Betrothal?

The Counterfeit Betrothal was written by Mary Balogh and first published in 1987.

What genre is The Counterfeit Betrothal?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.

How long is The Counterfeit Betrothal?

The median edition has 219 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Counterfeit Betrothal?

Readers who like it often enjoy It Started With a Scandal, The Devil Who Tamed Her and A Civil Contract.

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