Only a Lady Will Do

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

   London socialite Julia Ballard joins the suffrage movement determined to gain the vote for women. Society opposes the suffragettes, claiming the cause undermines social order and its proponents are most unladylike.

  Julia rebuffs George Russell, a member of parliament, when he rescues her from an angry mob during a demonstration. She thinks him sorely mistaken (and terribly old-fashioned) if he believes she needs his help.

  George, a widower with two small children, fancies himself a slayer of dragons. He sympathizes with the women's demands for voting rights although he disapproves of the suffragette's disruptive behavior and unruly demonstrations.

  Julia realizes George could help her bring a bill for women's suffrage before the Commons. George is flattered by her attention but is no fool. He knows Julia can be quite charming when she needs to be. Nevertheless, he is smitten.

  Meanwhile, George's mother, who lives with him and his children, meets the famous Egyptologist Sir Reginald Whitaker. After a whirlwind courtship, Sir Reginald asks Mrs. Russell to marry him and join him in Thebes.

  She can't leave her son and grandchildren to fend for themselves. Mindful of George's political future, she introduces him to several promising candidates: Ladies who will be good hostesses and whose social position will help promote his career. None of the women can compete with Julia.

  Unfortunately, George fails to bring Julia's bill before the Commons, but he devises a scheme to grant her wish. Will she go along? Even if she agrees, will the members prove to be too powerful a dragon to slay?

And will their friendship bloom into a life-long collaboration?