A lady of letters [Hardcover]

Jacqueline Diamond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1983

It isn’t Marianne Arnet’s fault that her parents are reputed to be spies for Napoleon and have fled Regency England. Now the handsome and powerful Lord Whitestone is threatening to bar her from the upcoming London Season and deny her a longed-for chance to mingle in the literary world.

But it will take more than an arrogant nobleman to thwart Marianne. If she can’t move among the ton under her own name, she’ll take another identity to claim her place. And if, in doing so, she draws the attention of the Marquis of Whitestone, let him take care!

Yet there are perils in pursuing such a bold course. For Marianne soon finds herself dangerously close to falling in love with a man who will loathe her beyond measure as soon as he learns who she really is.

Regency romances by Jacqueline Diamond
A Lady of Letters
A Lady’s Point of View
Lady in Disguise
Song for a Lady
The Day-Dreaming Lady
The Forgetful Lady

A love for the books of Jane Austen drew Jacqueline Diamond to the world of the Regency romance, and her half-dozen novels in the genre have delighted readers for nearly thirty years. Jackie has gone on to sell some 90 novels ranging from mysteries and suspense to paranormal romances and romantic comedies. A former Associated Press reporter in Los Angeles, Jackie has received a career achievement award from Romantic Times magazine and two finalist placements for the RITA Award. A full list of her books and free writing tips are available at her website, www.jacquelinediamond.com.



Ms. Diamond is one of the most consistently enjoyable Regency authors around.
-- Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times, February 1985


“[A Lady of Letters has] enough screwball-comedy touches to keep things prancing along cheerily.”
--Kirkus Reviews

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 172 pages
• Publisher: Walker (1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802707416
• ISBN-13: 978-0802707413
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,889,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Writing has always been my passion, and fortunately, I never run short of ideas. As a result, my ninety novels cover a wide array of genres, including Regency romance, fantasy, romance and mystery.

My latest project has been reediting, updating and in some cases rewriting my earlier books. It's a thrill to bring books back into "print," so to speak. These include a dozen traditional Regency romances. A Lady's Point of View is priced at 99 cents for Kindle, with the others at $2.99. My contemporary romantic comedies include Old Dreams, New Dreams; Capers and Rainbows, and Unlikely Partners (also 99 cents).

I've reissued my hardcover mysteries Danger Music and The Eyes of a Stranger for Kindle. Also available are my fantasy novel Shadowlight, my supernatural thriller Echoes and my paranormal romantic thriller Touch Me in the Dark, each only $2.99.

Currently I write for Harlequin American Romance. My miniseries, Safe Harbor Medical, is set in a fertility medical center in Southern California. Although each book stands alone, there are continuing characters. The first book in the series is The Would-Be Mommy and I hope you'll share the fun. I'm a fan of Grey's Anatomy, as you'll quickly see!

You can read about all my books at www.jacquelinediamond.com, where you'll also find free writing tips. In addition, after teaching more than a hundred writing students, I've put together a book called How to Write a Novel in One (Not-so-Easy) Lesson, available only in digital format.

I hope you'll come meet me on Twitter @jacquediamond. Happy reading!

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, May 2, 2005

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Sarah "starmasayume" (NPR, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A lady of letters (Hardcover)

I'm so sad this book appears so anonymous on this page without even a summary or a review. It is one of my favorite regency era romances that I tend to read once a year or so. Marianne is a spirited young woman looking forward to her first London season and is stunned when she is banned by some lofy Marquis solely on her parents bad connection as spies--parents she hardly knew herself at that. Determined to show up the arragont young nobleman she ventures to London despite his letter or warning and in vast array of disguises from a gypsy fortune tellery, lady of fashion, or palourmaid makes out to charm him to teach him a lesson. Revenge of course comes with a price as she feels she's losing her heart to a man who might very well despise her once he learns who she really is.... an excellant, witty read and highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delight, August 10, 2011

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This review is from: A Lady of Letters (Kindle Edition)

Marianne Arnet is eager to come out in London,where as an anonymous poet being published in the GAZETTE, she hopes to meet the literary lights of England, and also the admirer of her work who writes heartwarming letters that charm her, signed only "J." Then Lord Whitestone, a leader of London society, warns her grandfather the Earl if she is presented at Almack's, he will see she and her family are shunned for her connection to parents believed to be spies for Napoleon. She chooses to forego her debut, and go to London to masquerade in various guises to beguile the Marquis and teach him a lesson. It turns out to be a lesson in love, and a merry chase before her true identity is revealed, and the tender feelings he has shown for Marianne are sorely tested--on both sides. A Lady of Letters is a lark full of wit and Jacqueline Diamond's originality and heartwarming style as a writer of Regency romance.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Clever and Witty Tale!, July 29, 2011

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Charlene Sands "RomanceWriter" (CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Lady of Letters (Kindle Edition)

Jacqueline Diamond pens a clever tale with the sworn enemy theme with great wit and engaging dialogue. Jeremy, Lord Whitestone is a gallant alpha hero and unpredictable Marianne never ceases to delight in this tale of secret letters, deception and deep passion. Plot twists and new revelations kept me turning the pages. A thoroughly entertaining read!!