How To Marry A Marquis: by the bestselling author of Bridgerton (Agents for the Crown)
By Julia Quinn

The second of a funny, fast-paced, Regency-set duet from Julia Quinn, the bestselling author of the global phenomenonand BridgertonWhen Elizabeth Hotchkiss stumbles upon a copy ofand How to Marry a Marquisand in her employer's library, she's convinced someone is playing a cruel joke. With three younger siblings to support, she knows she has to marry for money, but who might have guessed how desperate she's become? Although . . . a guidebook to seduction might be just the thing she needs - and what harm could there be in taking a little peek?James Sidwell, the Marquis of Riverdale, has been summoned to rescue his aunt from a blackmailer, a task that requires him to pose as the new estate manager, and his primary suspect is his aunt's companion, Elizabeth. Intrigued by the alluring young woman with the curious little rulebook, he gallantly offers to help her find a husband . . . by practicing her wiles on him. But when practise becomes all too perfect, James decides that there is only one rule worth following - that Elizabeth marry her marquis.Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . .'A veritable treat'and Daily Mail'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines'and Guardianand on the Bridgerton series'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist.and I can't focus on anything else'and Stylist'Quinn is a master of historical romance'and Entertainment Weekly'A smart, funny touch'and Time Magazine'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com'and iBooks Best Books of March'Powered by a surfeit ofand dazzling witand and gracedand with a cast of unforgettable characters'and Booklist'A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia!'and Romance Reviews Today'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance'and Romantic Times'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer'and Gloss'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time'and Heroes and Heartbreakers'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight, where laughter trembles on the edges'and Happy Ever After'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attractionand . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure'and Harlequin Junkie'Quinn is incomparable!and The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series isand funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic'and RT Book Reviews