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Splendid

Blydon - 1

byJulia Quinn

Genres: Fiction Romance Historical Romance

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy light-hearted historical romances with strong character development and romantic themes.

Topics LoveIndependenceTemptation

MoodLight-hearted, Romantic

Female protagonist

HumorOccasional Humor

RomanceCentral to the Plot

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

Based on the phenomenal growth of Quinn′s popularity, and her four-week stint on the New York Times bestseller list with Romancing Mr Bridgerton, it′s the perfect time to revisit Ms Quinn′s ′splendid′ storytelling. American heiress Emma Dunster has always been fun-loving and independent with no wish to settle into marriage. She plans to enjoy her Season in London in more unconventional ways than husband-hunting. But this time Emma′s high-jinks lead her into dangerous temptation... Alexander Ridgely, the Duke of Ashbourne, is a notorious rake who carefully avoids the risk of love...until he plants one reckless kiss on the sensuous lips of this high-spirited innocent...and condemns himself to delicious torment. Little does he know that his passion has touched the very soul of the lovely enchantress...and committed them both to a lifetime of splendid ecstasy.

Language

Published on

01/05/1995

Pages

400

Format

Mass Market Paperback

ISBN

9780380780747

Price Comparison

5.09 €

5.09 €

8.59 €

10.99 €

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