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The Mysterious Mr. Marcellus
After four unsuccessful Seasons in London, Helen Davenport is aware that she is out of time. Her father cannot afford another Season. With a meager dowry and few connections, what gentlemen would have her? At the age of three and twenty, she might as well consider herself a spinster.
Yet, Helen’s father, Mr. Davenport refuses to give in so easily. After finding a way to raise the funds, Helen soon finds herself in London for one final Season.
When an accident during a morning walk through Hyde Park literally throws her into the path of a gentleman named Mr. Marcellus, Helen learns that there are some circumstances that lie beyond her control. Namely, the vile gossip of the Ton.
With her reputation called into question, Mr. Marcellus promises Helen he will do his duty as a gentleman and marry her. Except there is one problem…no one in town has ever heard of her rescuer. Just who is the mysterious Mr. Marcellus?
Yet, Helen’s father, Mr. Davenport refuses to give in so easily. After finding a way to raise the funds, Helen soon finds herself in London for one final Season.
When an accident during a morning walk through Hyde Park literally throws her into the path of a gentleman named Mr. Marcellus, Helen learns that there are some circumstances that lie beyond her control. Namely, the vile gossip of the Ton.
With her reputation called into question, Mr. Marcellus promises Helen he will do his duty as a gentleman and marry her. Except there is one problem…no one in town has ever heard of her rescuer. Just who is the mysterious Mr. Marcellus?
- GenresRegency
95 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2022
About the author
Tomi Tabb
14 books34 followersTomi is a self-proclaimed caffeine addict who is more than excited to be able to share the inner workings of her mind with you through her characters.
She writes romance with a focus on royalty and sports.
When she's not working, Tomi loves to hunt for pumpkin flavored foods and watch home renovation shows.
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She writes romance with a focus on royalty and sports.
When she's not working, Tomi loves to hunt for pumpkin flavored foods and watch home renovation shows.
Connect with Tomi:
https://linktr.ee/tomitheauthor
Website: https://tomitabb.com
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tomi-...
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
May 25, 2023
This was a fun Regency romance. It’s a novella, so perfect for curling up on the couch for a little escape. I would have loved some chapters from the hero’s point of view, but a cute read nonetheless. Check it out if you’re a fan of the genre, like me.
I received an ebook from the author. I was not required to leave a review and all opinions are my own.
I received an ebook from the author. I was not required to leave a review and all opinions are my own.
December 27, 2022
What a sweet read this was! Fans of Jane Austen's marvellous stories will fall in love with Tomi Tabb's Regency era romance novella, which comes packed with delicate sighs about a mysterious gentleman, witty women, and (as one of my favourite one-star reviews ever said about "Pride and Prejudice") a bunch of people going to other people's houses.
Since Austen's works have long been among my personal favourite books, this was a read I enjoyed immensely, and the delicate yet swift prose in which it's written had me finishing the story in one sitting. I quite enjoyed lady Helen's quest to find a husband while remaining true to herself and her principles first and foremost, and I very much appreciated the agency she was able to display throughout the entirety of the novel. The descriptions and settings were also fascinating, and made me feel like I was, indeed, standing in those ballrooms and living rooms with Helen.
Amazing one! Looking forwards to more stories by Tomi Tabb!
Since Austen's works have long been among my personal favourite books, this was a read I enjoyed immensely, and the delicate yet swift prose in which it's written had me finishing the story in one sitting. I quite enjoyed lady Helen's quest to find a husband while remaining true to herself and her principles first and foremost, and I very much appreciated the agency she was able to display throughout the entirety of the novel. The descriptions and settings were also fascinating, and made me feel like I was, indeed, standing in those ballrooms and living rooms with Helen.
Amazing one! Looking forwards to more stories by Tomi Tabb!
December 10, 2022
A sweet and clean novella. The FMC, Miss Helen Davenport, is a 22yo bluestocking who is beginning her 5th Season and supported by her doting father, aunt, & uncle. Helen meets the dashing (and fellow bookworm) Mr. Marcellus when she's helping a young footman with a broken arm. Helen & Mr. Marcellus bond over shared interests, morals, and priorities, but his true identity only comes to light at a major ball. Cue misunderstandings and an eventual HEA.
Writing style was engaging and entertaining. Being a novella (11 chapters), sometimes things skipped forward fast, but I found this book an enjoyable quick read for ppl who like Regency settings.
Writing style was engaging and entertaining. Being a novella (11 chapters), sometimes things skipped forward fast, but I found this book an enjoyable quick read for ppl who like Regency settings.
December 1, 2022
After reading The Mysterious Mr. Marcellus, I now think I need to check out other Regency romances. Or at least others similar to what Tomi has written.
As this was my first (maybe 2nd as I seem to recall a paranormal type regency) Regency, I went into it with an open mind. I know Tomi's writing, and so I just trusted that. Honestly I loved this novella. I was immediately curious about Helen, and wanted to know more about her. Then when Mr Marcellus was introduced, my curiosity piqued even more.
Tomi, you need to write another! Full length or novella, I'll read it!
As this was my first (maybe 2nd as I seem to recall a paranormal type regency) Regency, I went into it with an open mind. I know Tomi's writing, and so I just trusted that. Honestly I loved this novella. I was immediately curious about Helen, and wanted to know more about her. Then when Mr Marcellus was introduced, my curiosity piqued even more.
Tomi, you need to write another! Full length or novella, I'll read it!
December 29, 2022
Really super cute regency novella. I enjoyed the personalities of the main characters and how they at times, both tried to be what they weren't and to watch it backfire on them. Which of course leads them to each other even more.
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