My Lady’s Choosing

My Lady’s Choosing – Kitty Curran

What if you could step into a Regency romance novel and decide for yourself how the story unfolds? My Lady’s Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel, by Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris, does exactly that, combining the classic choose-your-own-adventure format with the swoons, scandals and witty banter of historical romance.

The reader plays the heroine, a penniless but plucky young lady of good family in early nineteenth-century London, working as a companion to a wealthy, demanding older woman. With no fortune and limited prospects, she must navigate the glittering world of balls, drawing rooms and society gossip in search of love, adventure or independence. At the end of each section, the reader chooses what happens next and turns to the page that continues the story.

Depending on those choices, the heroine might find herself falling for a brooding Scottish laird, a charming but scandalous rake, a kind-hearted and bookish gentleman, or a fearless adventuress. Paths lead to very different stories and genres, including gothic mysteries in crumbling castles, daring expeditions to Egypt, intrigue, danger and romance of many kinds. Some choices lead to happily ever after, while others lead to comically disastrous endings.

Written with affectionate humor and full of references to the conventions of romance novels and authors such as Jane Austen, the book celebrates the genre while poking gentle fun at its clichés. Its inclusive approach offers romantic options for readers of different preferences.

Playful and endlessly rereadable, My Lady’s Choosing is a delight for romance fans and anyone who enjoys interactive storytelling. It contains some romantic and sensual content suitable for adult readers.