A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure by Angela Bell

Synopsis of the book: When Clara's ex-fiancé 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 on an apprentice with a mechanical leg, and all pretense of normalcy takes wing.

Theodore Kingsley, a shame-chased vagabond haunted by the war, wants a fresh start far from Kingsley Court and the disappointed father who declared him dead. Upon returning to England, Theodore meets clockmaker Drosselmeyer, who hires him as an apprentice, much to Clara's dismay. When Drosselmeyer spontaneously disappears in his secret flying owl machine, he leaves behind a note for Clara, beseeching her to make her dreams of adventure a reality by joining him on a merry scavenger hunt across Europe. Together, Clara and Theodore set off to follow Drosselmeyer's trail of clues, but they will have to stay one step ahead of a villain who wants the flying machine for himself--at any cost.

✨ My 18th read of 2025 and the 9th read of my summer challenge✨

After hearing so many positive reviews from my fellow bookstagrammers, I knew I had to read this book! I wasn't disappointed as this splendid and humorous book swept me off my feet! Between the unique characters, adventurous storyline, and the charismatic and witty conversations, A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure was a super fun and enjoyable read! I resonated with the main character, Clara, very much and loved the strong faith presence and Christian messages! Unbelievably well-written and full of adventure, this enemies-to-lovers regency romance is sure to impress!

✨ Angela Bell's debut novel, A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure, is a standalone historical/regency romance with a Christian perspective. Suitable for young adult readers and older. ✨

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Regency, Romance

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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