A Match For Miss Marshall : a sweet historical romance - Lucy Greenhill
Lucy Greenhill
- Pages · 304 pages
- Publication Date · 23/04/2026
- Genre · c 1800 to c 1900
The obvious choice of husband may not be the right one for Grace. Cambridge, 1896. When gifted mathematician Grace Marshall is plunged into poverty after her father's sudden death, marriage seems the safest path to security. A respectable suitor is eager to oblige, his reputation would benefit as much as hers. But Grace's ally, Miss Froment, distrusts his motives and quietly enlists the Moth Agency to intervene. Enter Daniel Hollingdale, a disgraced musician whose prank theft has ruined his prospects. With his future on the line, Daniel must prove himself through serious study, and Grace is the only tutor willing to help. Yet Grace has ambitions of her own. As a newly minted fashion journalist and typewriter devotee, she uncovers corruption in a local workhouse and the plight of three abandoned children, work that could cost her everything. Can Grace and Daniel overcome scandal, suspicion, and the dictates of society to find their own heartwarming conclusion?A Match for Miss Marshall�is a gentle and witty Victorian romance in the Moth Agency Romances series, perfect for readers who enjoy engaging characters, rich period detail, and stories of resilience and love. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Moth Agency Romance series:? ? ? ? ? A delightful novel with charming characters and a cosy plot? ? ? ? ? An unexpectedly delightful story. time flew by. ? ? ? ? ? An engaging Victorian tale, heart-warming and witty, with mysteries and conspiracies woven through to a truly satisfying finish. ? ? ? ? ? A gem of a book. engaging threads, relatable characters, and a great sense of period and location. ? ? ? ? ? Very nice, varied vocabulary, and it makes a refreshing change from the endless tales of dukes.
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