Lucinda Brant
Author of Midnight Marriage
About the Author
Lucinda Brant is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Georgian historical romances and mysteries. Her novels have been described as from 'the Golden Age of romance with a modern voice'. She is the author of the Alec Halsey Mysteries. Her title's include: Midnight Marriage, Salt show more bride, Deadly Affair and Deadly Engagement. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: 2019 photo of author Lucinda Brant
Series
Works by Lucinda Brant
Silver Bells 1 copy
Heirat um Mitternacht: Ein Liebesroman aus dem 18. Jahrhundert (Die Geschichte der Familie Roxton 1) (German Edition) (2020) 1 copy
Falling OUT: An Enchanting Georgian Fairytale...of sorts...Regarding Masquerades and Misunderstandings (2025) 1 copy
Falling UP: An Enchanting Georgian Fairytale...of Sorts...regarding a Beautiful Beast and His Penniless Redeemer (2025) 1 copy
Romance Treasures — Author — 1 copy
Associated Works
Fabulous Firsts: A Boxed Set of Twelve Full-Length Series-Starter Novels (2015) — Contributor — 11 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Brant, Lucinda
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Australian National University
Bond University - Occupations
- author
- Organizations
- Alliance of Independent Authors
Novelists Inc.
Audio Publishers Association (APA)
International Standard Name Identifier: 0000 0003 7733 5426 - Awards and honors
- 2012 ARRA (Australian Romance Readers Association ∙ Australian Romance Readers Association)
2011 ARRA (Australian Romance Readers Association ∙ Australian Romance Readers Association)
USA Today bestselling author
$10,000 Random House/Woman's Day Romantic Fiction Prize - NOBLE SATYR
CAPA (Cupid and Psyche Awards)
New York Times bestselling author - Short biography
- LUCINDA BRANT is a New York Times, USA Today. Amazon, and Audible bestselling author of Georgian historical romances & mysteries. Her novels have variously been described as from 'the Golden Age of romance with a modern voice', 'heart wrenching drama with a happily ever after', and 'Georgette Heyer on rollerblades!".
All her books are set in the 18th Century, spanning 1740 to early 1780's Georgian England, with occasional crossings to the France of Louis XV. She pulls up the reins at the French Revolution - where she lost a previous life at the guillotine for her unpardonably hedonistic lifestyle as a layabout aristo.
"Quizzing glass and quill, into my sedan chair and away! The 1700s rock!" - Nationality
- Australia
- Birthplace
- Australia
- Associated Place (for map)
- Australia
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Reviews
This book just became one of my favorite historical romances of all time. I've been enjoying the Roxton Family series a lot; they're very well-written with lots of excellent historical details and characters. The Roxton family has a lot of complex characters, and I've loved reading through their romances. But Dair and Rory - my favorite kind of hero and heroine.
Alisdair FitzStuart is the heir to an Earldom, a war hero, and a spy, but is totally misunderstood, partly because he plays his part show more in all of those roles so well. Rory is retiring, partly because she has a club foot and also because her grandfather is over-protective. But she's not afraid to have an adventure, so when she's tossed into one of Dair's madcap scenes, she goes with it, much to Dair's delight.
This is the start of a sweet and lovely romance beset with a lot of obstacles. Dair has an illegitimate son which he's acknowledged. Rory's grandfather is England's spymaster and not necessarily a nice man. He expects that Rory will be his comfort in his dotage and doesn't take kindly to Dair's interest in his granddaughter.
Simply Love by Mary Balogh is a book I love and often point to as the best historical romance in my opinion, but I have to add Dair Devil now in a tie as they're both so wonderful. This is a book to reread over and over again. show less
Alisdair FitzStuart is the heir to an Earldom, a war hero, and a spy, but is totally misunderstood, partly because he plays his part show more in all of those roles so well. Rory is retiring, partly because she has a club foot and also because her grandfather is over-protective. But she's not afraid to have an adventure, so when she's tossed into one of Dair's madcap scenes, she goes with it, much to Dair's delight.
This is the start of a sweet and lovely romance beset with a lot of obstacles. Dair has an illegitimate son which he's acknowledged. Rory's grandfather is England's spymaster and not necessarily a nice man. He expects that Rory will be his comfort in his dotage and doesn't take kindly to Dair's interest in his granddaughter.
Simply Love by Mary Balogh is a book I love and often point to as the best historical romance in my opinion, but I have to add Dair Devil now in a tie as they're both so wonderful. This is a book to reread over and over again. show less
I'll be honest; I've been reading through the Roxton Family books but paused when I got here. I wasn't sure about the book title and blurb. I don't especially like heroines that are arrogant or proud, especially because of class. Mary often appeared so in the earlier books, though also somewhat timid and deferring to her husband. Anyway, I skipped over to Ms. Brant's Salt books, but then I ran out of stories. I like her writing very much, so I came back over to this series and finally show more decided to pick this up.
I'm glad to report that Mary is not really proud in the sense of arrogance. She was raised to be aware of class but isn't really a stickler in a lot of ways, especially in how she's raising her daughter Teddy. Mary's mother is a nightmare in a lot of ways and it was nice to see Mary shake off the shackles of her parents' attitudes.
Christopher is a sweetheart. His interactions with Teddy are wonderful, giving her everything she wants in a father, firm but allowing her the freedom her nature yearns for.
This is a wonderful romance. Despite the obstacles in their way, the couple finds their way to each other in a lovely and believable manner. I always love when we get glimpses of characters from the previous books in a series, and it was very satisfying to have them included. I loved the Cotswold setting too. Another great historical romance. show less
I'm glad to report that Mary is not really proud in the sense of arrogance. She was raised to be aware of class but isn't really a stickler in a lot of ways, especially in how she's raising her daughter Teddy. Mary's mother is a nightmare in a lot of ways and it was nice to see Mary shake off the shackles of her parents' attitudes.
Christopher is a sweetheart. His interactions with Teddy are wonderful, giving her everything she wants in a father, firm but allowing her the freedom her nature yearns for.
This is a wonderful romance. Despite the obstacles in their way, the couple finds their way to each other in a lovely and believable manner. I always love when we get glimpses of characters from the previous books in a series, and it was very satisfying to have them included. I loved the Cotswold setting too. Another great historical romance. show less
Taking a break from Ms. Brant's excellent Roxton family series while I absorb the splendiferousness of Dair Devil, I decided to try this duality by the same author. It's another great book, but I have to say it set my heart pounding in a different way.
Jane is forced to marry the Earl of Salt Hendon four years after their initial meeting. Theirs is a complicated and convoluted history and the marriage seems doomed at the beginning. There's a malevolent force at work that is gradually revealed show more as the story goes on. Diana St. John is a villain on the order of 'bunny-boiler' Alex Forrest. Ms. Brant builds the tension and I was really worried that all was not going to work out for a HEA as the villain is really devious in her ploys.
All I can say is why haven't I read Lucinda Brant before last week? I'm plowing through her books as fast as I can; I love them as much as Georgette Heyer which I read long ago as a teenager and often pick up to read again. Ms. Brant is a more than worthy successor with wonderful historical details and characters. Not many authors write in the Georgian era, so I'm so glad to have found these books. show less
Jane is forced to marry the Earl of Salt Hendon four years after their initial meeting. Theirs is a complicated and convoluted history and the marriage seems doomed at the beginning. There's a malevolent force at work that is gradually revealed show more as the story goes on. Diana St. John is a villain on the order of 'bunny-boiler' Alex Forrest. Ms. Brant builds the tension and I was really worried that all was not going to work out for a HEA as the villain is really devious in her ploys.
All I can say is why haven't I read Lucinda Brant before last week? I'm plowing through her books as fast as I can; I love them as much as Georgette Heyer which I read long ago as a teenager and often pick up to read again. Ms. Brant is a more than worthy successor with wonderful historical details and characters. Not many authors write in the Georgian era, so I'm so glad to have found these books. show less
Audiobook Review: For its description only, it is worth the read. Fall in love with the Georgian era!
Lucinda Brant drops us into a scene, so described with her evoking words, as reader, I am there among the throng, mingling and hearing the thoughts of the participants in the room, smelling death connected to the beginnings of intrigue and a mystery evolving. Brant, from the outset, has me asking questions, questioning what my eyes are seeing…and so begins another marvelous mystery from an show more author I greatly admire.
This particular series I’ve followed by audiobook from the beginning. With Alex Wyndham’s narration, the story is no longer just a story, it’s real, with the pomp and circumstance of the Georgian era in and amongst royalty, with characters’ voices, emotions, and carriage stamped into my mind. A top performance if there ever was one!
Alec has a past he would sooner bury than remember. In fact, no one in England had any idea how involved he was some ten years past with the Margrave and his children. Although Alec would sooner forget, apparently, the new Margrave Ernst has not.
During unstable times of civil war of this kingdom, Cosmo and Emily, both dear friends to Alec, have taken a short stop to the kingdom to deliver some documents. The Margrave uses these two to lure Alec back to Midanich. Alec takes the journey, not knowing if he could get into the kingdom again, since his exist was rather…unusual. His godmother, uncle and Selena accompany him, much to his chagrin.
Cosmo is an arresting figure. In his present circumstances, I can see why he is Alec’s best friend. He suffers much in this story, helping the reader to understand the evil which permeates the Margrave’s castle.
The Duchess, Alec’s godmother, is particularly entertaining. Again, Wyndham captures whom she is, her hysteria, her age and her complete determination to save Emily and Cosmo, Emily being her niece and Cosmo her grandson. She even pulls, Selena, her other niece into her plans of saving all three, Emily, Cosmo and Alec. The Duchess comments with asperity that she seems to be related to everyone, appearing irksome, although it also has its benefits as she would grudgingly admit.
Alec Halsey has played a central role in this series, extremely engaging with a will of steel, quick wit, and just plain luck. Brant has done her homework detailing with superb description a historically accurate setting.
I love reading this series, the way enough romance and the softer feelings of man play a role, yet the story is not centered on that exclusively. With many layers of intrigue, the suspense is greater, the reality of the situation more intriguing, which kept me completely at the mercy of Brant’s pen. show less
Lucinda Brant drops us into a scene, so described with her evoking words, as reader, I am there among the throng, mingling and hearing the thoughts of the participants in the room, smelling death connected to the beginnings of intrigue and a mystery evolving. Brant, from the outset, has me asking questions, questioning what my eyes are seeing…and so begins another marvelous mystery from an show more author I greatly admire.
This particular series I’ve followed by audiobook from the beginning. With Alex Wyndham’s narration, the story is no longer just a story, it’s real, with the pomp and circumstance of the Georgian era in and amongst royalty, with characters’ voices, emotions, and carriage stamped into my mind. A top performance if there ever was one!
Alec has a past he would sooner bury than remember. In fact, no one in England had any idea how involved he was some ten years past with the Margrave and his children. Although Alec would sooner forget, apparently, the new Margrave Ernst has not.
During unstable times of civil war of this kingdom, Cosmo and Emily, both dear friends to Alec, have taken a short stop to the kingdom to deliver some documents. The Margrave uses these two to lure Alec back to Midanich. Alec takes the journey, not knowing if he could get into the kingdom again, since his exist was rather…unusual. His godmother, uncle and Selena accompany him, much to his chagrin.
Cosmo is an arresting figure. In his present circumstances, I can see why he is Alec’s best friend. He suffers much in this story, helping the reader to understand the evil which permeates the Margrave’s castle.
The Duchess, Alec’s godmother, is particularly entertaining. Again, Wyndham captures whom she is, her hysteria, her age and her complete determination to save Emily and Cosmo, Emily being her niece and Cosmo her grandson. She even pulls, Selena, her other niece into her plans of saving all three, Emily, Cosmo and Alec. The Duchess comments with asperity that she seems to be related to everyone, appearing irksome, although it also has its benefits as she would grudgingly admit.
Alec Halsey has played a central role in this series, extremely engaging with a will of steel, quick wit, and just plain luck. Brant has done her homework detailing with superb description a historically accurate setting.
I love reading this series, the way enough romance and the softer feelings of man play a role, yet the story is not centered on that exclusively. With many layers of intrigue, the suspense is greater, the reality of the situation more intriguing, which kept me completely at the mercy of Brant’s pen. show less
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