While Selina is initially a reluctant participant, she and Malcolm find genuine common ground. As they fall in love, Selina struggles with the guilt of her deception while Malcolm must confront the absurdity of his rigid criteria. Key Characters
The Honorable Jeremy Malcolm, a highly eligible bachelor, has grown cynical of fortune hunters. To protect himself, he keeps a secret list of ten strict qualifications his future wife must meet. Suzanne Allain Mr Malcolms Listzip
is a Regency-era romantic comedy novel by Suzanne Allain , originally self-published in 2009 and later re-released by Berkley/Penguin Random House in 2020. The story follows a wealthy, fastidious bachelor and the woman who seeks to teach him a lesson about his impossible standards. Plot Summary While Selina is initially a reluctant participant, she
Julia Thistlewaite, a fashionable young woman, is humiliated when she fails to meet one of Mr. Malcolm's requirements. Seeking revenge, she invites her childhood friend, Selina Dalton, to London. To protect himself, he keeps a secret list
Julia’s bumbling cousin and Malcolm’s best friend, who often provides comic relief. Film Adaptation Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain | Goodreads
A vicar’s daughter of limited means; she is intelligent, kind, and eventually challenges Malcolm’s worldview.
A wealthy second son whose arrogance and "list" have earned him a reputation for being impossible to please.