“Nobody writes Jane Austen like [M. C. Beaton]…[She] gets it right every time.” Detroit Free Press
Description
Penelope—golden haired, azure eyed, fresh from the country—has stolen the heart of the most desirable Earl of Hestleton. Rich and startlingly handsome, he is the most eligible lord in the realm. He had planned to toy with her affections and then toss her aside, but when the earl discovers that he is a pawn in her aunt's social-climbing scheme, he begins to doubt Penelope's true love. Can the belle keep her beau, or will Aunt Augusta's ambitious plans force Penelope to flee?
Praise
“Nobody writes Jane Austen like [M. C. Beaton]…[She] gets it right every time.” Detroit Free Press
“Veteran author [M. C. Beaton] delivers top-notch Regency fare.” RT Book Reviews, praise for the author
“[Beaton] is a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure…[sustaining] her devoted audience to the last gasp.” Booklist, praise for the author
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Release Date | September 15, 2014 |
| Number in Series | 3 |
| Series Display String | The Daring Debutantes Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1410739200 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Romance, Historical, Romance, Romance, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
Narrator Bio
Mia Chiaromonte is a Southern California native with a BA in theater from the University of California, San Diego. She has worked extensively as an actor, singer, and audiobook narrator, and her voice has been heard across the country on various radio commercials for clients including BMW and Time Warner Cable.
Overview
Penelope—golden haired, azure eyed, fresh from the country—has stolen the heart of the most desirable Earl of Hestleton. Rich and startlingly handsome, he is the most eligible lord in the realm. He had planned to toy with her affections and then toss her aside, but when the earl discovers that he is a pawn in her aunt's social-climbing scheme, he begins to doubt Penelope's true love. Can the belle keep her beau, or will Aunt Augusta's ambitious plans force Penelope to flee?
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