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The Earl and the Heiress

  • 1982 first published
  • 190 pages
  • ★ 3.9 (9 ratings)
  • 3 editions

The Earl and the Heiress is a 1982 historical romance and Regency romance novel by Barbara Metzger. The story is set in London, in the Regency era. Characters include Noelle Armstrong and Earl of Wrenthe.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, and 36 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.

It runs to roughly 190 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Earl and the Heiress

Noell Armstrong's father had been a delightful rake in his day, but when he died his only legacy was a mountain of debts and a houseful of puppies-the offspring of the exotic dog the Viscount had brought home to his wife during his days with the Foreign Office. Happily, when Noelle inherited her aunt's townhouse and a bit of money, a London debut was once again a possibility. What better way to attract the attention of the ton than by creating a new rage for delightful little Maltese dogs? Noelle's puppy ad in the London Gazette brings quick response… from one of London's most eligible bachelors, the Earl of Wrenthe. And amid a flurry of white fur, spirited sparring and secret capers, the lovely young Noelle quickly wins her entrée to Almacks and to the heart of the Earl as well!
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Noelle Armstrong
  • Earl of Wrenthe

Subjects

  • Regency Historical Romance

Quick answers

Who wrote The Earl and the Heiress?

The Earl and the Heiress was written by Barbara Metzger and first published in 1982.

What genre is The Earl and the Heiress?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.

How long is The Earl and the Heiress?

The median edition has 190 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Earl and the Heiress?

Readers who like it often enjoy An Acceptable Arrangement, At the Sign of the Golden Pineapple and Frederica.

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