The Ideal Wife
Balogh, Mary
historical fiction
regency romance
past tense
third limited POV
~340 pp
A historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Ends with catharsis. Contains notable romance, humor, sexual content.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 84,947 |
| Page count | ~340 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |