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An Arranged Marriage with a Mad Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
She married a stranger to save her family, she never expected to fall in love with him…
Pianist Patrina Marshville trades dreams for duty when her family’s ruin forces her into a marriage of convenience. Thrust into the role of Marchioness, she vows to make the best of it, until she meets her mysterious husband, Neil Tidemore, the so-called Mad Marquess of Morendale.
Haunted by a legacy of madness, Neil keeps his heart hidden. But Patrina’s quiet strength begins to unravel his walls and the secrets buried within Morendale Manor.
As danger creeps closer and betrayal hides behind every smile, Patrina and Neil must trust each other to survive. Will love be their salvation or their undoing?
''An Arranged Marriage with a Mad Marquess'' is an enchanting Historical Regency romance, around 70,000 words and offering a captivating read.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. If you love Regency and Victorian-era romance, this novel is for you.
Get your copy today, free with Kindle Unlimited!
Pianist Patrina Marshville trades dreams for duty when her family’s ruin forces her into a marriage of convenience. Thrust into the role of Marchioness, she vows to make the best of it, until she meets her mysterious husband, Neil Tidemore, the so-called Mad Marquess of Morendale.
Haunted by a legacy of madness, Neil keeps his heart hidden. But Patrina’s quiet strength begins to unravel his walls and the secrets buried within Morendale Manor.
As danger creeps closer and betrayal hides behind every smile, Patrina and Neil must trust each other to survive. Will love be their salvation or their undoing?
''An Arranged Marriage with a Mad Marquess'' is an enchanting Historical Regency romance, around 70,000 words and offering a captivating read.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. If you love Regency and Victorian-era romance, this novel is for you.
Get your copy today, free with Kindle Unlimited!
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2025
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May 26, 2025
The Groom was Dying
Patrina was the eldest of three daughters, and all were concerned for their future. Papa was broke, the servants hadn’t been paid in months, and their only hope was to marry well. That didn’t seem a promising hope either, as there were no dowries and none of the three daughters were great beauties.
Neil Tidmore was a wealthy Marquess with a large parcel of land being farmed by his tenants, would be a good match. Sadly, his father died of some terrible disease that drove him mad, and Neil seemed to be following in his father’s footsteps.
Neil’s mother made arrangements for her son to meet the daughters of impoverished gentry, and it was decided that he would marry the eldest.
This was an excellent, well developed story with interesting characters, although I guessed the end early on the story. I liked it anyway, and that’s all I require to give it five stars.
Patrina was the eldest of three daughters, and all were concerned for their future. Papa was broke, the servants hadn’t been paid in months, and their only hope was to marry well. That didn’t seem a promising hope either, as there were no dowries and none of the three daughters were great beauties.
Neil Tidmore was a wealthy Marquess with a large parcel of land being farmed by his tenants, would be a good match. Sadly, his father died of some terrible disease that drove him mad, and Neil seemed to be following in his father’s footsteps.
Neil’s mother made arrangements for her son to meet the daughters of impoverished gentry, and it was decided that he would marry the eldest.
This was an excellent, well developed story with interesting characters, although I guessed the end early on the story. I liked it anyway, and that’s all I require to give it five stars.
April 24, 2025
one never knows where love will come
Neil has been suffering and feels like his life is not long for him.
His mother finds a woman for him to marry so there is an heir.
Patrina is chosen to be his wife. Patrina tries to get to know Neil
And the his cousins come to visit. She is not allowed to be near him
She wants to change drs since she feels the dr that is treating Neil is wrong. Neil is getting worse. Patricia finds out Neil is being poisoned by his cousins and the drs. In the end Neil gets better Neil and Patricia have a son Arthur
Neil has been suffering and feels like his life is not long for him.
His mother finds a woman for him to marry so there is an heir.
Patrina is chosen to be his wife. Patrina tries to get to know Neil
And the his cousins come to visit. She is not allowed to be near him
She wants to change drs since she feels the dr that is treating Neil is wrong. Neil is getting worse. Patricia finds out Neil is being poisoned by his cousins and the drs. In the end Neil gets better Neil and Patricia have a son Arthur
January 11, 2026
Mostly infuriating..
From the beginning, her parents' inability to handle their finances, forcing a marriage with a dying man, the unwelcome self invitation of snarky, despicable relatives--during a honeymoon!--I wanted to bail.
Granted, it all turned out well in the end, but it was a looooong, painful trip to the happy ending.
On their honeymoon, get cryin' out loud. Mother, sister, bitchy aunt, and cousin who wanted to take everything--all running the show from the wedding day on. Ugh.
From the beginning, her parents' inability to handle their finances, forcing a marriage with a dying man, the unwelcome self invitation of snarky, despicable relatives--during a honeymoon!--I wanted to bail.
Granted, it all turned out well in the end, but it was a looooong, painful trip to the happy ending.
On their honeymoon, get cryin' out loud. Mother, sister, bitchy aunt, and cousin who wanted to take everything--all running the show from the wedding day on. Ugh.
April 21, 2025
A clean and well written regency romance. The characters are certainly well defined and clearly make the story interesting. It was fairly easy to figure out the sickness that affected Neil Tidemore, the Duke of Morendale. Patrina Marshville agrees to marry the Duke of Morendale, who the rumors say is mad, due to her family's financial difficulties and her own lack of suitors. Her kindness wins the day!!
January 3, 2026
Can an arranged marriage be saved?
An arranged marriage is never a sure thing. What if he is cruel or mean? What if she is conniving or manipulative? It is especially a potential problem when the groom is sick and considered to be dying. Can a new bride find love and find a way to save her husband? Can she find a way to make him well? Read through this great story to find the answers.
An arranged marriage is never a sure thing. What if he is cruel or mean? What if she is conniving or manipulative? It is especially a potential problem when the groom is sick and considered to be dying. Can a new bride find love and find a way to save her husband? Can she find a way to make him well? Read through this great story to find the answers.
April 12, 2025
Up and down.
Once again, Amanda stones did it. Story draws you in, makes you feel, life like characters , clean. Love her stories must read.
Sickness, posioning, intrique, close to losing everything, irritating family, family, arranged marriage, attempting murder, murder, improved health, love...Regency era.
Once again, Amanda stones did it. Story draws you in, makes you feel, life like characters , clean. Love her stories must read.
Sickness, posioning, intrique, close to losing everything, irritating family, family, arranged marriage, attempting murder, murder, improved health, love...Regency era.
April 14, 2025
What have I done?
This was a story that I figured out pretty quickly! But Patrina is married to a man to save her family from financial ruin, all she knows about him is what society says, he is the mad Marquesses, Neil needs to marry and have an heir before he dies, doesn’t want his arrogant cousin to inherit and ruin his estate. Very happy ending!
This was a story that I figured out pretty quickly! But Patrina is married to a man to save her family from financial ruin, all she knows about him is what society says, he is the mad Marquesses, Neil needs to marry and have an heir before he dies, doesn’t want his arrogant cousin to inherit and ruin his estate. Very happy ending!
April 21, 2025
A Marriage to Save a Family/A Puzzle!!
Lady Patrina receives an offer of marriage that she cannot refuse, but her new husband, Lord Neil, is very ill & his hope for an heir may not come to pass..but other relatives soon appear & it’s clear they are up to something-just what it is has to be figured out & very soon. And a good wife will do just that!
Lady Patrina receives an offer of marriage that she cannot refuse, but her new husband, Lord Neil, is very ill & his hope for an heir may not come to pass..but other relatives soon appear & it’s clear they are up to something-just what it is has to be figured out & very soon. And a good wife will do just that!
April 13, 2025
A lovely clean story filled with drama, intriguing events and more. The plot line is a bit over used in this genre which makes it a bit more predictable and a bit less interesting. The author does a nice job with the character development and moves the reader along at an even pace.
April 25, 2025
Life Changes For The better
Neil was called the Mad marquees due to being drugged so he would die. He married so he would have a heir. The story was well written and very interesting.
Neil was called the Mad marquees due to being drugged so he would die. He married so he would have a heir. The story was well written and very interesting.
April 28, 2025
intriguing tale.
Well developed and subtle characters! Very accurate historical presentation of the Regency period society. Social ranking clearly correct in addressing ranks of nobility.
Delightful with spice of evil personalities 👏👏👏
Well developed and subtle characters! Very accurate historical presentation of the Regency period society. Social ranking clearly correct in addressing ranks of nobility.
Delightful with spice of evil personalities 👏👏👏
April 8, 2025
Opening page was great but then it was a bit to predictable. To me, this plot line has been overdone in this genre.
April 22, 2025
Pretty enjoyable book. I liked the suspense and main characters were good. Nothing too special about the story but a clean romance worth reading.
May 4, 2025
Fab u lous
This was riveting. I really enjoyed the entire story
I read it in one go
Try it you may enjoy the story too.
This was riveting. I really enjoyed the entire story
I read it in one go
Try it you may enjoy the story too.
July 9, 2025
Great book! Hard to put down!
This was a nice clean romance story. I enjoyed reading it Immensely! I enjoy books by this author!
I love her style Of writing
This was a nice clean romance story. I enjoyed reading it Immensely! I enjoy books by this author!
I love her style Of writing
January 14, 2026
the Cure
A delightful tale of romance, mystery and murder. Thanks to Patrina culprits were caught in time to save the life of the marquee.
A delightful tale of romance, mystery and murder. Thanks to Patrina culprits were caught in time to save the life of the marquee.
January 15, 2026
This is good fiction. An engaging story, different from the typical regency book. Solid, well rounded characters feel real. I enjoyed it very much.
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