Strong Female lead historical (65 books)

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Spirited femele leads of the 19th century. Mostly clean reads or small description of intercourse.
Can be any genre, romance, mystery, magic, etc. But have to be in the 19th and a female lead who takes her life in her own hands.

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1	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4.30 avg rating — 4,918,332 ratings score: 460, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer 4.06 avg rating — 14,131 ratings score: 372, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer 4.17 avg rating — 36,925 ratings score: 367, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Murder on Black Swan Lane (Wrexford & Sloane, #1) by Andrea Penrose (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 17,050 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane, #2) by Andrea Penrose (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 11,314 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Murder at Kensington Palace (Wrexford & Sloane, #3) by Andrea Penrose (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 10,278 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 114,704 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Shades of Milk and Honey (Glamourist Histories, #1) by Mary Robinette Kowal (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 18,112 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Sweet Revenge (A Lady Arianna Regency Mystery #1) by Andrea Penrose (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 2,805 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels & Other Gentlemen (The Lady Travelers Society, #1) by Victoria Alexander (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 1,911 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Frederica by Georgette Heyer 4.20 avg rating — 25,333 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer 3.93 avg rating — 11,357 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 3.85 avg rating — 464,013 ratings score: 171, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2) by Julia Quinn (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 508,683 ratings score: 169, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Merry Lives of Spinsters (The Spinster Chronicles, #1) by Rebecca Connolly (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 1,484 ratings score: 164, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	A Fine Gentleman (The Jonquil Brothers #4) by Sarah M. Eden (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 5,968 ratings score: 153, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Lady Emma's Campaign by Jennifer Moore (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 2,483 ratings score: 151, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Goose Girl (The Books of Bayern, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 149,314 ratings score: 145, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Impertinent Miss Templeton (Love Takes Root, #5) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 978 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Almost Invincible by Suzanne Burdon 3.63 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Sinners and Saints by Allie Bloom (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 70 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Enola Holmes and the Clanging Coffin: The New Adventures of Enola Holmes 4 by Nancy Springer (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 1,099 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Addie's Eyes: A Historical Fantasy by Tim Landry (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Guidance to Death (Frank Adams Detective series Book 1) by Daniel V. Meier Jr. (Goodreads Author) 4.66 avg rating — 241 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	After the Storm: the Story of Hannah Applegate Benson Stone (Hannah's Legacy, #1) by Cary Flanagan (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Bolingbroke Chit (Love Takes Root, #4) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,634 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Rose Garden by Tracy Rees 4.11 avg rating — 2,794 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Fellingham Minx (Love Takes Root, #3) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 1,085 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (Cecelia and Kate, #1) by Patricia C. Wrede (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 21,847 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	An Indiscreet Princess by Georgie Blalock 3.65 avg rating — 988 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Echo of Broken Dreams (After the Rift, #2) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 3,478 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Palace of Lost Memories (After the Rift, #1) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 5,841 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Convent's Secret (Glass and Steele, #5) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 12,589 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	A Brazen Curiosity (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #1) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 8,722 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	A Nefarious Engagement (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #4) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 4,102 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	A Scandalous Deception (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #2) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 5,586 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Miss Fellingham's Rebellion (Love Takes Root, #2.5) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 1,370 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Harlow Hoyden (Love Takes Root, #1) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 2,818 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	An Infamous Betrayal (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #3) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 4,954 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Watchmaker's Daughter (Glass and Steele, #1) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 39,069 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Mapmaker's Apprentice (Glass and Steele, #2) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 19,363 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Apothecary's Poison (Glass and Steele, #3) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 15,993 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Magician's Diary (Glass and Steele, #4) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 14,183 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Seraphina (Seraphina, #1) by Rachel Hartman (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 89,749 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Edenbrooke (Edenbrooke, #1) by Julianne Donaldson (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 64,676 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Regency Buck (Alastair-Audley, #3) by Georgette Heyer 3.99 avg rating — 12,842 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 4.15 avg rating — 186,830 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Storm and Silence (Storm and Silence, #1) by Robert Thier 4.49 avg rating — 29,935 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Emma by Jane Austen 4.05 avg rating — 1,005,244 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Friends and Foes (The Jonquil Brothers, #1) by Sarah M. Eden (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 11,751 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Rivals of Rosennor Hall (Entangled Inheritance #3) by Rebecca Connolly (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 1,816 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	A Provision for Love (Entangled Inheritance, #1) by Heather Chapman (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 1,687 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	There Are Plenty More Dukes in the Sea (The Inheritance Clause #1) by Samantha Holt 3.99 avg rating — 1,506 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	An Unwelcome Suitor (Entangled Inheritance #4) by Ashtyn Newbold (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 1,577 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Duke's Wayward Ward by Claudia Stone (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 717 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	A Goose Girl (Entwined Tales, #1) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 2,365 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Legendary Inge by Kate Stradling (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 2,471 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	A Lady's Fairytale Come True by Abigail Agar (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 301 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Apprentice of Magic (The Fairy Tale Enchantress, #1) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 4,904 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Obsidian Chimera (The Lost Ancients, #2) by Marie Andreas (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 718 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Drops of Gold (The Jonquil Brothers #2) by Sarah M. Eden (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 10,962 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Revenge of the Barbary Ghost (Lady Anne Addison Mysteries, #2) by Donna Lea Simpson (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 903 ratings score: 51, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark (Lady Anne Addison Mysteries, #1) by Donna Lea Simpson (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 1,434 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Perfect Rose (Gardner Family Romance #1) by Brooke Hampton (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 120 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Of Gold and Shadows (Time's Lost Treasures #1) by Michelle Griep (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,498 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars