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A Conformable Wife: A Regency Romance with a spirited heroine Kindle Edition

by Alice Chetwynd Ley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 830 ratings
Another classic Regency romance from a master of the genre! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen.

Two young people compete in the game of love…

1814, Bath

“I promise you, she’s the most delightful creature, with a quirky sense of humour very like your own. As for the other qualities you mention – birth, breeding, experience of managing a household of consequence – she has them all, with amiability and common sense besides!”

So Henrietta Melville is described to the Honourable Julian Aldwyn, who is on the look-out for a wife who will prove restful after an earlier, disastrous love-affair.

But there’s much more to Miss Melville than meets the eye.

Although she is a spirited and intelligent heiress, at twenty-six and still unmarried, she’s considered to be on the shelf. Julian is certain his offer will not be refused.

But then comes a whirlwind month in Bath, a dastardly rake, secrets from the past ... all calculated to turn any woman’s head.

Could Henrietta become the conformable wife Julian is looking for? Or will someone else catch her eye…?

A CONFORMABLE WIFE is a classic historical novel by Alice Chetwynd Ley: a traditional British, post Regency romance novel set in nineteenth century England.

‘Alice Chetwynd Ley's books were my favourite regency romances. I still have every one of her books on my keeper shelf with The Beau and the Bluestocking and The Jewelled Snuffbox in pride of place’ – Historical and Regency Romance UK

‘These vintage Regency romances hover somewhere between Jane Austen and the genre as we know it today. I really enjoy them.’ - Sonya’s Stuff
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NDXR28V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1913028282
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Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining.

"...well, you will have to read the book to enjoy this thoroughly entertaining novel." Read more

"Any one of the romances by Alice Chetwynd Ley are well worth reading. An "older" heroine ( 26!)..." Read more

"Try and ignore the bad picture on the cover. It is a good book, and of course, the heroine is anything but conformable." Read more

"An enjoyable novel based on the friendship of 3 young women, now in their mid twenties. A single woman, a widow, and a happily married wife...." Read more

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Customers enjoy this delightful Regency romance, praising its good plot.

"...This is not a bodice ripper, in fact the romance is very subtle and instead the plot focuses on the female character's happy adjustment to living in..." Read more

"I loved this story. The characters have depth and personality and humanity. I felt a part of their world...." Read more

"Fun to read. Has good plot and developed characters. Simple, clean regency period romance. No one beats Jane Austin. But this comes close second." Read more

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  • SuzieeQQ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.. nearly as good as a Georgette Heyer novel
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014
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    This is a terrific traditional regency novel. It is well written, with a well planned and well executed plot. This is not a bodice ripper, in fact the romance is very subtle and instead the plot focuses on the female character's happy adjustment to living in Bath after a youth spent caring for younger siblings. Just prior to leaving for her new life in Bath, she is offered a marriage of convenience from someone that she is extremely attracted to, but she decines because she is looking for more than a marriage of convenience. She moves to Bath, joining a young, widowed childhood friend and then .....well, you will have to read the book to enjoy this thoroughly entertaining novel.
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  • Anne in Seattle
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
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    Any one of the romances by Alice Chetwynd Ley are well worth reading. An "older" heroine ( 26!) not willing to marry except for true love, and a hero who shoots himself in the foot every time he opens his mouth. But love prevails as it always should.
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  • MLB-LAH
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lukewarm
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019
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    This book is like a cup of lukewarm milk. Nothing much happens, the characters are nothing unusual, and the dialogue is flat. Not one of Alice Chetwynd Ley’s better books.
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  • Lu
    5.0 out of 5 stars lovely, entertaining, and well-written
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
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    I just found out about this author, and I intend to read all of her backlist. I particularly liked the witty dialogues and the sense of historical immersion.
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  • CJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Conformable Wife
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2013
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    Try and ignore the bad picture on the cover. It is a good book, and of course, the heroine is anything but conformable.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful Regency romance
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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    I have enjoyed all Ms Ley's books, but this is a favorite. Hetty is a heroine to reckon with. Circumstances had robbed her of the usual life of a wealthy young woman of good family. Having given her first youth to caring for her family, she yet has too much self respect to accept the offers of a marriage of convenience. Her acceptance of an invitation to visit a school friend leads to a transformation in her life that goes beyond a mere makeover. Reminds me a bit of a Jane Austen novel.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020
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    An enjoyable novel based on the friendship of 3 young women, now in their mid twenties. A single woman, a widow, and a happily married wife. At this point all 3 are in Bath, England: taking the waters, enjoying events, and the joy of being the best of themselves.
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  • eyes.2c
    4.0 out of 5 stars A charming Regency romance of love required--and hardily acquired!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
    I haven't read any of Alice Chetwynd Ley's books for years, so when the opportunity came to revisit one her works I took it. I'm glad I did.
    It's 1814 and the Honorable Julian Aldwyn decided it's about time to marry. He is persuaded by his sister to consider Miss Henrietta Melville, a spinster of twenty-six, with a nicely timed sense of humor, an intelligent outlook, and an heiress.
    Henrietta has been chatelaine of her father's house. After his death her brother has inherited her childhood home. It is becoming more apparent that it is no longer the place for her. No home needs more than one mistress. Her brother's wife is determined to be mistress and the servants find it hard to drop old habits of consulting Henrietta. An unfortunate dilemma.
    On the pretext of being in the neighborhood Julian decides to become acquainted with his sister's friend. An untimely proposal of a marriage of convenience stirs Henrietta to refuse him showing Julian that she's neither comfortable nor conformable.
    Looking to set up her own establishment Henrietta repairs to Bath joining her widowed friend Louisa Fordyce at her residence in Pulteney Street, one of Bath's more exclusive neighborhoods.
    Although Henrietta doesn't take Bath by storm she is relieved to know she is admired, by not one, but three seemingly attentive gentlemen.
    Into this situation comes Julian along with knowledge of unpleasantness relating to one admirer. Quite a jolt for all concerned.
    Personally, I'm quite taken with the occupant next door to the ladies, Captain Robert Barclay of the Royal Navy, who only has eyes for Louisa.
    A sweet read, if a little other worldly in the conversation style, with the heroine and the secondary characters cast in the role of Heyer type personas. All is proper in Henrietta and Julian's relationship, with that suppressed hint of attraction bubbling underneath. A pleasant HEA with a splash of drama!

    A Sapere ARC via NetGalley
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  • Carrieann
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true Regency romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2024
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    The writing style is very much in the Georgette Heyer genre. Loved it. Unlike other books I have read the conversations felt more of the era. A good plot too. I shall be looking for more of Chetwynd Ley’s books.
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  • Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Conformable Wife
    Reviewed in Australia on September 13, 2022
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    I loved this book. The characters are so well drawn. Another delightful read from this very talented
    Author. I would reccomend it to anyone who loves Historical Romances.
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  • Deborah Parr
    4.0 out of 5 stars a very pleasant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2024
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    Good plot, although following the conventional pattern of a Regency romance. Very enjoyable and characters believable and likeable. Good fun.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle read
    Reviewed in Australia on May 30, 2019
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    Thoroughly enjoyed A Confirmable Wife, a first for this author. I revilled that I was transported back to Bath in the Recency period, with all the going ons and machinations. It's a nice change to read a well penned clean and sweet romance. I will certainly read her other books!
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  • Gilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a rainy evening...
    Reviewed in Australia on May 29, 2019
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    Love Alice Chetwynd Lee’s regency romances. This one did not disappoint.
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