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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 — 4,981,561 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 — 14,261 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 — 37,347 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 — 17,310 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 — 11,489 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 — 10,442 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 — 114,999 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 — 18,207 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 — 2,846 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 — 1,922 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 — 25,665 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 — 11,436 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 — 469,295 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) 3.98 avg rating — 516,136 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 — 1,516 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) 4.08 avg rating — 6,319 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 — 2,494 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 — 149,728 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 — 988 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) 4.28 avg rating — 1,378 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) 4.86 avg rating — 57 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) 4.69 avg rating — 265 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) 4.26 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
19	Under Darkening Skies: Love, war, courage - and a life-changing medical discovery by Hilary Jones 4.52 avg rating — 23 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
27	The Bolingbroke Chit (Love Takes Root, #4) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 1,642 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
27	The Rose Garden by Tracy Rees 4.10 avg rating — 2,855 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
29	The Fellingham Minx (Love Takes Root, #3) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 1,091 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
29	Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (Cecelia and Kate, #1) by Patricia C. Wrede (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 21,936 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
29	An Indiscreet Princess by Georgie Blalock 3.66 avg rating — 1,003 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
32	The Echo of Broken Dreams (After the Rift, #2) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 3,548 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
33	The Palace of Lost Memories (After the Rift, #1) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5,957 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
34	The Convent's Secret (Glass and Steele, #5) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 12,811 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
35	A Brazen Curiosity (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #1) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 8,959 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
36	A Nefarious Engagement (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #4) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 4,218 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
37	A Scandalous Deception (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #2) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 5,743 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
38	Miss Fellingham's Rebellion (Love Takes Root, #2.5) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 1,612 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
39	The Harlow Hoyden (Love Takes Root, #1) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 2,840 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
40	An Infamous Betrayal (Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, #3) by Lynn Messina (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 5,089 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
41	The Watchmaker's Daughter (Glass and Steele, #1) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 39,607 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
42	The Mapmaker's Apprentice (Glass and Steele, #2) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 19,672 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
43	The Apothecary's Poison (Glass and Steele, #3) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 16,258 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
44	The Magician's Diary (Glass and Steele, #4) by C.J. Archer (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 14,426 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
45	Seraphina (Seraphina, #1) by Rachel Hartman (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 89,941 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
46	Edenbrooke (Edenbrooke, #1) by Julianne Donaldson (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 65,868 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
47	Regency Buck (Alastair-Audley, #3) by Georgette Heyer 3.99 avg rating — 12,949 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
48	North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 4.15 avg rating — 188,841 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
49	Storm and Silence (Storm and Silence, #1) by Robert Thier 4.49 avg rating — 30,056 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
50	Emma by Jane Austen 4.05 avg rating — 1,017,595 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
51	Friends and Foes (The Jonquil Brothers, #1) by Sarah M. Eden (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 12,315 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
52	The Rivals of Rosennor Hall (Entangled Inheritance #3) by Rebecca Connolly (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 1,856 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
53	A Provision for Love (Entangled Inheritance, #1) by Heather Chapman (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 1,716 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
54	There Are Plenty More Dukes in the Sea (The Inheritance Clause #1) by Samantha Holt really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,630 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
55	An Unwelcome Suitor (Entangled Inheritance #4) by Ashtyn Newbold (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 1,616 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
56	The Duke's Wayward Ward by Claudia Stone (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 718 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
57	A Goose Girl (Entwined Tales, #1) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 2,378 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
58	The Legendary Inge by Kate Stradling (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 2,528 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
59	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
60	Apprentice of Magic (The Fairy Tale Enchantress, #1) by K.M. Shea (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 4,938 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
61	The Obsidian Chimera (The Lost Ancients, #2) by Marie Andreas (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 720 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
62	Drops of Gold (The Jonquil Brothers #2) by Sarah M. Eden (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 11,409 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
63	Revenge of the Barbary Ghost (Lady Anne Addison Mysteries, #2) by Donna Lea Simpson (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 908 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
64	Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark (Lady Anne Addison Mysteries, #1) by Donna Lea Simpson (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 1,445 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
65	The Perfect Rose (Gardner Family Romance #1) by Brooke Hampton (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 135 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
66	Of Gold and Shadows (Time's Lost Treasures #1) by Michelle Griep (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 1,570 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