Shy and self-conscious, Marianne Kettering has always been mocked for her red hair and freckled complexion. Pushed to marry and secure a title for her nouveau riche family, Marianne harbors hopes of dressmaking and marrying for love. Until letters from a secret admirer make her believe that such a dream might not be entirely unattainable.
Frederick Halcombe, the Earl of Alderwick, is lonely and spoiled, taught by his mother to comply with the strict hierarchy of high society. The only exception to the rule is his childhood friend, Marianne, whom he loves to tease. When Frederick sends a series of letters, meant as a prank, he finds himself falling for the woman he least expected to…
As Marianne and Frederick become more and more entangled in anonymous correspondence, feelings emerge. Can Maranne overcome her insecurity, and Frederick master his arrogance to save their fragile bond? Is it too late for the two of them to build their love on honesty and trust, when all secrets come to light?
Tropes: Childhood Friends to Lovers, Ugly Duckling to Swan, Double life.
"The Earl Behind the Quill" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
Frederick Halcombe, the Earl of Alderwick, is lonely and spoiled, taught by his mother to comply with the strict hierarchy of high society. The only exception to the rule is his childhood friend, Marianne, whom he loves to tease. When Frederick sends a series of letters, meant as a prank, he finds himself falling for the woman he least expected to…
As Marianne and Frederick become more and more entangled in anonymous correspondence, feelings emerge. Can Maranne overcome her insecurity, and Frederick master his arrogance to save their fragile bond? Is it too late for the two of them to build their love on honesty and trust, when all secrets come to light?
Tropes: Childhood Friends to Lovers, Ugly Duckling to Swan, Double life.
"The Earl Behind the Quill" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Genre: Historical Romance
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