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Infamous

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Set in the Regency era, Infamous by Lex Croucher follows Edith "Eddie" Miller as she navigates the world of parties, social events, and aspirations of becoming a renowned writer. After growing up with her best friend Rose, Eddie dreams of literary fame, but her plans are disrupted when Rose distances herself to pursue her own ambitions. Eddie's adventures lead her into a world filled with eccentric characters, romantic entanglements, and unexpected challenges, all while exploring themes of friendship and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish witty, Regency-era adventures filled with sharp humour, endearing characters, and a bit of romantic intrigue. It offers a modern twist on historical fiction while exploring themes of friendship, ambition, and self-discovery.

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22-year-old aspiring writer Edith 'Eddie' Miller and her best friend Rose have always done everything together—climbing trees, throwing grapes at boys, sneaking bottles of wine, practicing kissing...

Now that they're out in society, Rose is suddenly talking about marriage, and Eddie is horrified.

When Eddie meets charming, renowned poet—and rival to Lord Byron—Nash Nicholson, he invites her to his crumbling Gothic estate in the countryside. The entourage of eccentric artists indulging in pure hedonism is exactly what Eddie needs in order to finish her novel and make a name for herself.

But Eddie might discover that trying to keep up with the literati isn't all poems and pleasure...

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Infamous by Lex Croucher evoked enthusiasm from reviewers for its witty and engaging narrative. The book is praised as a humorous and vibrant tale set against a backdrop of Regency excess, capturing the essence of queer love and self-discovery. Readers appreciated the charming characters and the author's distinctive voice, noting how it blends insightful humour with a romp of Regency antics, making for a delightful reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804180013

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Lex Croucher is a writer, producer and YouTuber based in London, with over 100,000 followers across their social media platforms. Lex published a YA non-fiction book in 2019, called You're Crushing It. Their first adult novel, Reputation, was published in 2021.

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