Bellegarde

Name: Bellegarde
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349125282
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Jamie Lilac

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Bellegarde by Jamie Lilac is a young adult novel set in a whimsical, historical version of Paris. The story follows a young woman caught in a high-stakes bet involving love, societal expectations, and personal transformation. As she navigates the complexities of romance and identity, unexpected friendships and challenges help her discover her true self against a backdrop of intrigue and charm.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're attracted to enchanting tales of romance and adventure woven within a historical setting. This captivating story, filled with vibrant characters and intriguing plot twists, offers a delightful escape for anyone who loves young adult fiction.

A charming historical romance debut YA novel, Bellegarde is She's All That meets Bridgerton reimagined in 18th Century France.

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Ooh la la! A historical rom-com with a modern twist—perfect for fans of Bridgerton, A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and She's All That.

Evie Clement has perfected the art of avoiding attention as she works at her family's bakery and dreams of a life where she can trade dusting flour for designing dresses. Her focus is on honing her sewing skills—she doesn't need to be fawned over by some teenage boy.

Least of all Beau Bellegarde—the playboy of Paris, the second son of the ultra-wealthy Bellegarde family, the most popular guy in their prestigious high school. Others may swoon over his rakish charm and winning smile, but not Evie.

Unfortunately for Evie, Beau needs her. His conniving step-brother has roped him into an impossible bet: turn the biggest wallflower they know into the winning Bellegarde Bloom at the annual Court of Flowers Ball, or lose his entire fortune.

Evie can't understand why Beau has taken an interest in her, but she can't help but be intrigued. As she befriends Beau, entering a world of high-status parties, she has to ask herself one question... why?

The She's All That historical romance retelling of my dreams! When I wasn't savouring the lush, descriptive prose, I was eagerly devouring the smart, perfectly paced, heart-pounding romance. There's no doubt about it: Jamie Lilac makes a sparkling debut' Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country

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Bellegarde by Jamie Lilac is praised for its engaging and lushly descriptive prose, offering a charming retelling in a historical romance setting. Reviewers highlight the smart pacing, heart-pounding romance, and enchanting Parisian backdrop, while noting its delightful, candy-coated sweetness reminiscent of a YA spin on Bridgerton. The book is described as a light, modern adventure through 18th century France, making it both unique and addictive.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349125282

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: ATOM

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Historical Fiction Jamie Lilac Young Adult

About the Author

Jamie Lilac is a member of SCBWI. She holds a M.Ed. in English Education, a B.A. in English Literature, and is currently obtaining her Master's in Creative Writing from Harvard University. She has previously been on the editorial staff at Refinery29 and Relapse Magazine.