The Rented Earl is a novel written by Edward Salisbury Field and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lady Anne who is determined to save her family's estate from financial ruin. In order to do so, she decides to rent out the title of Earl to a wealthy American businessman named Jim Brentwood. As Lady Anne and Jim navigate their new roles, they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their relationship is...