Possible Clues:

• Previously husband of a countess? That's right!
• Orphan's forename for Scottish novelist with pen name
• It might be more than noble not to be the end of 11 across
• Previously notice deception by right
• With more time to spare
• Noble queen toured island previously
• Possibly more noble in days of yore?
• Formerly more than noble, it seems
• Perhaps more noble and more previous
• Sooner appear noble? That's right!