A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure

by Angela Bell

Book Overview

Named a Booklist Top 10 Romance Debut

Miss Clara Marie Stanton's family may be eccentric, but they certainly aren't insane.

London, England, 1860
When Clara's ex-fianc begins to spread rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it's all she can do to protect them from his desperate schemes, society's prejudice, and a lifetime in an asylum. Then Clara's Grandfather Drosselmeyer brings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076424213X
• ISBN13: 9780764242137
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Riveting Adventure!

A delightfully whimsical adventure, with a full cast of endearingly original characters, that you won't want to put down! Set in the Victorian Era tinged with steampunk, this imaginative novel has it all, strong protagonists that you can cheer for all the way through, quirky but endearing characters, along with strong themes of faith, forgiveness, and family. Clara is a spunky and adventurous heroine, who loves her unorthodox family dearly, and is very protective of them. Theodore is a man with a secret that haunts him, looking for acceptance, he is a man true to his word who takes his duties seriously. I admired his never give up attitude, when Clara kept trying to run him off. I think one of my favorite characters was Clara's mother, a woman unashamed of her convictions with a heart for all of God's creatures, who despite her eccentric tendencies is actually quite wise. There is so much to love about this whimsically delightful novel, full of humor, faith, lively dialogue, and adventure. Highly enjoyable read that I won't soon forget! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.