Minerva’s Match

At a Glance

• Series: Heiresses of Eris

• Genre: Regency Romantic Comedy / Historical Romance

• Key Tropes: Cinderella Meets Academia, Secret Identity, Pirate King (Metaphorical/Thematic), Stolen Identity, Forced Proximity, Intellectual Equals.

• Themes: Academic recognition for women, the cost of secrecy, and finding a partner who values your mind as much as your heart.

• Publisher: Eris Digital Media

A Stolen Identity. A Shared Success. A Scandal Waiting to Explode.

She lied. A tiny fib of omission, but a world of difference. M.E. Wright, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking research in agronomy, was no man.

He, J.A. Lathrop, the esteemed professor, championed her work. He saw its brilliance, unaware of the secret hidden behind the pen. Now, he's presenting their work at a prestigious conference, their future resting on his words.

James Lathrop, Earl of Lansford, hides a secret life. By day, a dedicated professor, by birthright, an Earl burdened by his family's past. He sees hope in M.E. Wright, a chance to finally make a difference. But one truth remains hidden: M.E. Wright happens to be the self-same woman who gives him fits.

As their success hangs in the balance, a shocking revelation threatens to shatter everything. Will their shared triumph be exposed as a web of deceit?

This captivating novel explores ambition, identity, and the power of a lie.

Characters & Setting

• Minerva Wright: A blue-stocking who uses her "sensible" reputation as a shield. She is the brain of the Heiresses, fighting for admission into a society that only values her looks.

• James Lathrop, Earl of Landsford: Minerva’s collaborator and intellectual match. He is stubborn, intense, and living a double life. He must ask himself, is he willing to fight for Minerva to be recognized on her own merits?

• Setting: 1810s Edinburgh and London. From quiet, book-filled taverns to the high-pressure stakes of academic societies.

The FAQ 

• Is Minerva’s Match a standalone? It is the third book in the Heiresses of Eris series. It follows the story of Minerva, the "most sensible" of the friends introduced in Chaos's Consort and Hera's Husband.

• What is the trope in Minerva's Match? This book features a unique "Cinderella meets Academia" trope involving stolen identities, secret collaborations, and a hero described as a "Pirate King" of his field.

• Do the Heiresses of Eris characters appear in each other's books? Yes! You will see Simeon and Eleanor (from Book 1) play a pivotal role in the climax of Minerva's story, cementing the "Found Family" feel of the Eris Digital Media collection.

• Where can I buy LC Giroux historical romances? The entire Heiresses of Eris series is available via the LC Giroux Experience shop: shop.lcgiroux.com.

• Categories: Regency Romance, Historical Rom-Com, Academic Romance.

• Tags: LC Giroux, Eris Digital Media, Heiresses of Eris, Minerva and James, Cinderella trope, secret identity romance, bluestocking, academic scandal, Regency London, witty historical romance, difficult women.