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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 — 5,019,633 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 — 14,331 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 — 37,576 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 — 17,433 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 — 11,598 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 — 10,515 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 — 115,146 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 — 18,282 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 — 2,871 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) 3.62 avg rating — 1,928 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 — 25,822 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 — 11,500 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 — 472,816 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 — 519,832 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) 4.03 avg rating — 1,534 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) 4.09 avg rating — 6,637 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 — 2,498 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 — 149,952 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 — 990 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) 4.27 avg rating — 1,520 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) 4.84 avg rating — 50 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) 4.67 avg rating — 261 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) 4.47 avg rating — 93 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 4.42 avg rating — 26 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 — 1,647 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 4.11 avg rating — 2,888 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 — 1,093 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 — 21,992 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 — 1,007 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) 4.08 avg rating — 3,596 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 — 6,013 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) 4.18 avg rating — 12,920 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 — 9,059 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 — 4,276 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 — 5,824 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 — 1,651 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 — 2,845 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 — 5,170 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 — 39,940 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 — 19,817 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 — 16,399 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 — 14,548 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 — 90,095 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 — 66,510 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 — 13,008 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 — 190,070 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 — 30,113 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 — 1,025,106 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) 4.22 avg rating — 12,827 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) 4.15 avg rating — 1,880 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 — 1,731 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 — 1,632 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 — 1,639 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 — 2,386 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 — 2,552 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 — 4,969 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 — 723 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) 4.24 avg rating — 11,837 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 — 911 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 — 1,450 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) 4.41 avg rating — 148 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) 4.06 avg rating — 1,611 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