She Climbed into the Wrong Carriage—The Duke Asked Where They Were Going

Joanna Perrin orders her carriage to drive on before she can buy another hat. Then a stranger on the opposite seat asks where they are going. He is the Duke of Wenstead, the carriage is his, and his sleepy whippet has already decided that Joanna is taking up too much room. An awkward encounter becomes an easy friendship—and a welcome distraction as Joanna prepares to sing in public again. Rowland enjoys her voice, her wit and her company. But when his enthusiasm adds an uninvited third song to her concert programme, both must learn that encouragement works best when the person receiving it gets a choice. From a borrowed audience at a piano to a real concert, private dances and unhurried courtship, Joanna and Rowland discover the pleasures of knowing someone beyond a title or a reassuring smile. An original Victorian romantic comedy with mature characters, kind relatives, an opinionated whippet and a complete happy ending. Subscribe for more British aristocratic romances. Which moment between Joanna, Rowland and Moss made you smile? Share it in the comments.