
The Lady's Proposal
Patricia Waddell's The Lady's Proposal (2001) is a historical romance and Regency romance novel. It takes readers to England in the Regency era. It deals with Marriage of Convenience.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 19 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.
At about 368 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About The Lady's Proposal
With the stipulation of her grandfathers will that she marry, practical and strong-willed Lady Clarissa Pomeroy decides upon Simon Sinclair, the Earl of Sheridan, as her ideal husband. Though her proposal that they marry, and have a family surprises Simon, he is certainly not unhappy. Clarissa is beautiful, intelligent and rich. He is, however, puzzled as to why she chose him. Clarissa has good reason for marrying Simon. Shes already in love with him and knows that he will not interfere in her life, nor uncover her secret, that shes been funding a home for unwed mothers. The only fly in the ointment of this perfect plan is that when Simon falls in love with Clarissa, he is too proud and determined to let her know his true feelings outside the bedroom. They make passionate love at night, but remain distant in daylight. However, life is full of surprises. With a little matchmaking by the unwed women whom Clarissa supports and the couples own passion, this marriage of convenience becomes anything but.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Lady's Proposal?
The Lady's Proposal was written by Patricia Waddell and first published in 2001.
What genre is The Lady's Proposal?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.
How long is The Lady's Proposal?
The median edition has 368 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Lady's Proposal?
Readers who like it often enjoy Seeking Persephone, The Devil Who Tamed Her and My Only Love.
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