The London Belle
The London Belle is a 1999 historical romance and Regency romance novel by Shirley Kennedy. It is set in the Regency era. It features Lady Jane Sperling and Lord Dashmont.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 24 more have it on their want-to-read list.
At about 224 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.
About The London Belle
More Than a Mere Pretty Bauble Lady Jane Sperling is the eldest daughter of the Earl of Hedley, and in her third season. Her finicky nature and scholarly pursuits have prevented her from complying with her family's wishes to wed her off to some wealthy old man. But now her father's gambling debts have put the entire Sperling fortune in jeopardy... . To help the Sperlings, Lord Dashmont offers Jane employment as a companion and tutor for his son, who still grieves over the death of his mother. Wary of the notorious rake's true motives she reluctantly agrees. And as Jane helps a frightened little boy emerge from his shell, her actions also melt the heart of he employer. But can she trust Dashmont--a disreputable rogue and gambler--enough to fall in love with him?
Quick answers
Who wrote The London Belle?
The London Belle was written by Shirley Kennedy and first published in 1999.
What genre is The London Belle?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.
How long is The London Belle?
The median edition has 224 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The London Belle?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Paid Companion, Wicked Widow and Crystal Gardens.
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