A Lady Most Intrigued – A Sweet Frog Prince Retelling in the Regency Era 

Jenni Ward : 3rd October 2024

Interview with Jenni Ward

1) What inspired you to write your novel?
I’ve always been fascinated by the lives of ordinary people during extraordinary times. My own ancestors were cotton mill workers from Rawtenstall, Lancashire, and their resilience and strength have always stayed with me. That sense of grit, community, and determination inspired me to write a Regency story that shines a light on the working class — those who were often unseen but whose lives helped shape the modern world. 

2) What is your favorite part of your story?
I love exploring the moments when two very different worlds collide — when people from different classes or backgrounds begin to see each other as equals. It’s in those small, human moments that love and understanding start to grow. For A Lady Most Intrigued the lake scene at the very beginning (including the very determined frog) really set the tone for the entire story for me.

3) What is one thing you love about the Regency era?
The Regency period fascinates me because it was a calm before the storm — the brief pause between the Georgian era and the Industrial Revolution. Society was on the edge of transformation, and I love exploring that tension, especially through the eyes of everyday people rather than the privileged few. 

4) What was your favorite fairy tale as a child and why?
I grew up listening to the Story Teller collection by Marshall Cavendish, and I loved the variety of stories it offered. Rumpelstiltskin intrigued me because of its twists and challenges, but The Happy Prince has always lingered in my heart. It’s bittersweet and beautiful — a reminder of compassion, sacrifice, and what it truly means to care for others. 

5) What is one thing readers can expect from you?
Stories that celebrate resilience, kindness, and the courage of everyday people. Whether I’m writing romance, history, or something in between, I love exploring the human heart — and finding hope where it’s least expected. 

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