The Lion's Lady
Christina Bennett takes London society by storm, but no one knows she was raised among the Dakota in the American West. The Marquis of Lyonwood is fascinated by her and determined to uncover her secrets. A sweeping, funny Regency romance.
About This Book
The Lion's Lady is a historical romance novel by Julie Garwood, first published in 1988 by Pocket. It runs 360 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, secret identity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 360 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A woman raised by the Dakota in the American West disrupts London society and catches the attention of a curious Marquis.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy secret identity tropes
- Amused
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information regarding relationship dynamics and pacing
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Christina Bennett has become the talk of London society, but she harbors a secret: she was raised among the Dakota in the American West. Her presence fascinates the Marquis of Lyonwood, who becomes determined to discover the truth behind her mysterious identity.
Central Conflict
The tension between Christina's desire to keep her past secret and the Marquis of Lyonwood's intrusive determination to uncover it.
Setting
London, England, during the Regency era.
Strengths
- Compelling secret identity hook
- Mix of historical setting and humor
Consider before reading
- Limited information regarding relationship dynamics and pacing
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Julie Garwood
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 360 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780671643607
- ISBN-10
- 0671643606
The Lion's Lady: quick answers
- Who wrote The Lion's Lady?
- The Lion's Lady was written by Julie Garwood.
- When was The Lion's Lady published?
- The Lion's Lady was first published in 1988 by Pocket.
- What genre is The Lion's Lady?
- The Lion's Lady is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, secret identity.
- How many pages is The Lion's Lady?
- The Lion's Lady is 360 pages long (Paperback).
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