The Unexpected Wife
Published in 1998, The Unexpected Wife is a historical romance and Regency romance novel by Emily Hendrickson. It takes readers to Great Britain and London, England in the 19th century. It features Janet Winterton and Alexander Barr Viscount Hawkswood. It deals with customs.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, and 15 more have it on their want-to-read list.
It runs to roughly 220 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Unexpected Wife
Her father gone, her estate for the taking, Juliet Winterton was facing an arranged marriage to a drunken gambler. So she ran away - to a charming home on the country estate of Alexander Barr, Viscount Hawkswood, the most notorious rake in London. Juliet would simply pretend to be his wife while he was away.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Unexpected Wife?
The Unexpected Wife was written by Emily Hendrickson and first published in 1998.
What genre is The Unexpected Wife?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.
How long is The Unexpected Wife?
The median edition has 220 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Unexpected Wife?
Readers who like it often enjoy Mischief, I Thee Wed and The Corinthian.
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