Book Synopsis
After her father’s scandal, Mary Wythe must start a new life as a commoner. When her mother’s old spending habits causes them to be late on their rent, Mary approaches the ornery Lord Malvern to beg for more time. Not only does he extend the grace period, but her honesty and sharp mind with numbers prompts him to offer her a position as steward over his estate. Mary is skeptical. She’s never heard of anyone hiring a woman steward. But she desperately needs to find new employment; her brother is too young to provide for their needs, and her mother still pines over losing her position in society. The problem is, Mary loathes Lord Malvern.
Being the third son of an Earl, Thomas Leeds inherits little when his father dies—except for the self-appointed responsibility of his mother, who is disallowed by Thomas’s sister-in-law to live in the manor and refuses to live in the dower house. He moves his mother to an abandoned family estate in Herefordshire. Thomas, unfortunately, fails miserably at managing his newly acquired Malvern Estate. He needs to hire a steward, but he can’t afford one. Then he stumbles on to the perfect candidate: Mary Wythe. She has a mind for business and could live in the estate’s empty steward’s cottage for much of her wage. The only problem is, she doesn’t like him. Neither does he care much for her.
Can Mary and Thomas put their dislike for each other aside to save Malvern Estate from ruin? Can they open their eyes to each other before it’s too late?
To Be a Lady is an enemy-to-lovers story with a Cinderella slant inspired by historical events and filled with mystery, tenderness, and clean romantic tension.
Book Details
- Publisher : Independently published (September 16, 2024)
- Genre: Christian Historical Romance
- Series: Herefordshire Book 1
- Language : English
- Paperback : 315 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8336017281
- ***I purchased a copy of this book and I'm giving my honest review.***
My Review
To Be A Lady tells the story of Mary Wythe, who was once a Lady until her family lost their wealth and was cast out of society. Mary is strong and brave, doing everything she can to support her family, including her younger brother, Timothy, who is a favorite character of mine in the book and whose story continues in the sequel.
Lord Malvern, Thomas Leeds, inherits an estate in decline and a mother who constantly complains. He is unaware that his steward has been dishonest with him. His mother is eager to marry him off to a wealthy lady, leaving him feeling overwhelmed about how to improve his life and his estate. Mary and Thomas find themselves in a unique situation where she becomes his steward and he is her employer. As with many Regency romances, their attraction develops as the story unfolds. The dance lessons Mary teaches Thomas highlight their chemistry beautifully. The author skillfully portrays Mary as a strong yet feminine lead.
To Be A Lady is told from two perspectives that focuses on overcoming challenges, showing resilience, falling in love, and taking control of one’s future. This book is well-written, and I am excited to read the next two installments in the series.
****Meet Author Carolyn Twede Frank- ****
Carolyn lives out west in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains with her husband and her plants, her five children having fled the nest. When she’s not writing, she loves to read, garden, sew, renovate houses, and play with her grandkids.
In 1994, she incorporated her basement sewing business, eventually moving it into a warehouse, hiring more people, and developing her unique line of puppets and educational curriculum into a full-fledged, international business. She sold the main arm of her business in 2009, retaining a small portion to bring in income while she pursued her writing career. In 2018 she sold the remainder of her business and now writes full-time. She has been writing seriously since 2006.
Learn more about Carolyn and her books on her website, www.carolyntwedefrank.com
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