title: A Heart's Rebellion: A Regency Romance
author:  Ruth Axtell 
description: Jessamine Barry thought a season in London would be the perfect solution to all of her romantic woes. Getting away from her home in Alston Green and the memory of Rees Phillipswho apparently didnt really love her, since he has managed to marry another womanwill allow Jessamines broken heart to heal, as well as provide her with the opportunity to meet someone new. Unfortunately, the first gentleman in London to give Jessamine a second glance is the totally unsophisticated, very earnest Lancelot Marfleet. Recently returned from a two-year religious mission in India, he is smitten with Jessamine, even if she wont give him the time of day. However, when Jessamine becomes involved with a gentleman whose rakish reputation promises trouble, Lancelot must find a way to convince her that he really is her knight in shining armor. Relatable characters and good use of period details (including some fascinating snippets about botany) come together nicely, making Axtells novel an excellent choice for both inspirational romance fans and traditional Regency romance devotees. --John Charles
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  Note to Reader
  
  
  Surprisingly, there seems to be several schools of thought as to the length of
  the Regency Period. Purists say it lasted from 1811 to 1820, at the time
  George IV ruled as Regent during the well known “madness” of his father.
  Others say that the Prince Regent’s influence lasted beyond 1820, and not
  until William IV came to the throne, in 1830, did the Regency period finally
  come to an end.
  
  
  And still others place the Regency at 1811 to 1837, when Queen Victoria
  succeeded William IV. For this series, I have chosen the broadest Regency
  timeframe.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  Dedication
  
  
  With love to my muse, Ruth Cardello,
  
  
  And a big thanks to fate,
  
  
  Because she sat next to me at her first meeting,
  
  
  And inspired me to kick my career into overdrive
  
  
  By kicking me into action.
  
  
  Here’s to humour, laughter, zest, and adventure.
  
  
  Ruthie!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  [Prologue](index_split_003.html#filepos5583)
  
  
  [Chapter One](index_split_004.ht