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Splendid

By Julia Quinn
Series: Blydon
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Splendid by Julia Quinn is a captivating romance novel that follows the spirited American heiress Emma Dunster, who disguises herself as a maid to escape her predictable life. While in London, she crosses paths with the dashing aristocrat Alexander Ridgely, the Duke of Ashbourne. Their unlikely meeting sweeps them into a whirlwind of adventure, misunderstandings, and blossoming love, set against the backdrop of Regency-era England.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a humorous and heartwarming romance set in historical England. The charming characters, witty dialogue, and captivating love story create an engaging and delightful escape into regency-era romance.

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Splendid

High-spirited American heiress Emma Dunster travels to London, where her highjinks lead her into rescuing the nephew of the Duke of Ashbourne, a notorious rake who is impressed with her splendid verve.

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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.

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Splendid by Julia Quinn is well-loved for its engaging narrative, witty dialogue, and charming characters. Readers often praise the delightful blend of humour and romance, alongside the strong chemistry between the protagonists. Set within a regency backdrop, the plot is appreciated for its entertaining and fast-paced nature, making it a favourite among fans of historical romance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780380780747

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Avon Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 173.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 400

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Fiction General Fiction Julia Quinn Romance Series: Blydon

About the Author

Julia Quinn started writing her first book one month after finishing college and has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. The New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels for Avon Books, she is a graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges and lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.

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