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Love, Lords and Lady-Birds

by Barbara Cartland
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Love, Lords and Lady-Birds
Love, Lords and Lady-Birds

Regency romance with a dash of natural science.

If you're a fan of historical romance with a smart, scientific twist, "Love, Lords and Lady-Birds" may be just your type of read. You'll immerse yourself in a setting where societal norms meet curious intellects, a nod to the nature-loving gentlewomen and gentlemen of the time. It's a refreshing take on the genre that entwines love and lepidopterology—the study of butterflies—promising a journey as intricate and beautiful as the patterns on a ladybird's wings.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Love, Lords and Lady-Birds

by Barbara Cartland
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ISBN: 9780330253123
Authors: Barbara Cartland
Publisher: Macmillan
Date of Publication: 1978-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 108 readers)
 

Regency romance with a dash of natural science.

If you're a fan of historical romance with a smart, scientific twist, "Love, Lords and Lady-Birds" may be just your type of read. You'll immerse yourself in a setting where societal norms meet curious intellects, a nod to the nature-loving gentlewomen and gentlemen of the time. It's a refreshing take on the genre that entwines love and lepidopterology—the study of butterflies—promising a journey as intricate and beautiful as the patterns on a ladybird's wings.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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