Books like Mr. Malcolm's list

Mr. Malcolm's list by Suzanne Allain reads as charming, witty. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Pistols for Two

Georgette Heyer · 1960

Both explore courtship

74% genome match

Little Coquette

Joan Smith · 1998

Both explore courtship & love

81% genome match

Mistress of Willowvale

Patricia Veryan · 1980

Both explore social class & love

78% genome match

Rake's Ransom

Barbara Metzger · 1986

Both explore courtship

74% genome match

An Offer from a Gentleman

Julia Quinn · 2001

Both explore courtship

68% genome match

Eugenia

Clare Darcy · 1977

Both explore courtship & love

77% genome match

A Double Deception

Joan Wolf · 1983

Both explore deception & love

69% genome match

Web of Love

Mary Balogh · 1990

Same romance feel

66% genome match

Dangerous Engagement

Caroline Courtney · 1979

Both explore deception & social class

71% genome match

Lady of Quality

Rachelle Edwards · 1983

Both explore love

66% genome match

Dancing with Mr. Darcy

Sarah Waters · 2009

Both explore love & courtship

67% genome match

Soulless

Gail Carriger · 2009

Both explore social class

64% genome match