A Lady for All Seasons

From the acclaimed author of Chef’s Kiss and A Gentleman’s Gentleman comes a riotous Regency romp,featuring a charming and unforgettable genderfluid lead. “The perfect blend of rich Regency romance and frothy screwballAlexander has brewed a queer and cozy cup of something sure to delight.” —L.C. Rosenauthor of Lavender House It is a truth universally acknowledged that a woman who has lost her fortune must be in need (not want) of a husband. Beautifulcunning Verbena Montrose must marry to save herself and her odious family from abject poverty. Fortunatelywhat she lacks in a dowryshe makes up for in the currency of gossip. When she hears an alarming rumor about her very dearvery queer friend Étienne that could ruin himshe comes to his aid with a proposal—for a marriage of conveniencethat is. But when Verbena discovers that a mysterious and celebrated poet by the name of Flora Witcombe has been publishing verses that hint she is onto their schemeVerbena has no choice but to pretend to be a poet herself to confront her in a local salon. And—unexpectedly—be charmed by her. Florain turnis terrified by and smitten with Verbena in equal measure. But she holds a secret of her own: he is also William Forsytha struggling novelist and fifth son of a minor noble family. And if circumstances don’t allow Flora to woo Verbenaperhaps William can. Faced with two suitors and a fiancéVerbenawho has always had to be clever to survive in societystarts to realize she may need to think outside of society’s constraints to find true happiness.