Her Lessons in Persuasion

Lady Wilhelmina “Mina” Bettesford is an astronomer, trying to avoid marriage at all costs before receiving her inheritance and dedicating her life to the stars. Unfortunately, Mina’s widowed father suddenly marries, and her stepmother convinces barrister Bram Townsend to pretend he is courting Mina, hoping this will heighten the interest of more eligible men from the London aristocracy. Bram agrees to help Mina fend off suitors and family expectations and soon finds Mina is his match. As a barrister, Bram enjoys debating, and Mina refuses to back down from any argument. She has strong opinions and the backbone to stand up for them, judging others based on their own merits instead of society’s standards. Rather than declare his love for her, Bram understands Mina must change her own views on marriage and love before they have a chance at a future together.