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The Gentleman's Gambit

By Evie Dunmore
Series: A League of Extraordinary Women
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Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is juggling her ailing estate, academic writer's block, and the fight for women's rights in early 20th century England. When her father's charming colleague Elias Khoury arrives at Oxford under false pretences, their worlds collide. Elias's true mission to reclaim ancient artefacts from Oxford draws him closer to Catriona, and what begins as a calculated alliance grows into an unexpected romance. As they navigate their differences and the challenges of the era, Catriona must decide if she will risk her heart and dreams in this daring new game.
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Perfect for readers who enjoy feminist Victorian and Regency romances, strong, intelligent heroines, and stories rich with history and social issues. Fans of authors like Lisa Kleypas and Kate Quinn will find a fresh voice in Evie Dunmore.

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A new historical romance novel from bestselling author Evie Dunmore

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Dunmore is my new find in historical romance. Her A League of Extraordinary Women series is extraordinary JULIA QUINN, No.1 New York Times bestselling author

Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: an ailing estate, academic writer's block, a tense time for England's women's rights campaign - the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father's distractingly attractive young colleague.

Deeply introverted Catriona lives for her work at Oxford and her fight for women's suffrage. She dreams of romance, too, but since all her attempts at love have ended badly, she now keeps her desires firmly locked inside her head - until she climbs out of a Scottish loch after a good swim and finds herself rather exposed to her new colleague.

Elias Khoury has wheedled his way into Professor Campbell's circle under false pretences: he did not come to Oxford to classify ancient artefacts, he is determined to take them back to his homeland in the Middle East. Winning Catriona's favour could be the key to his success. Unfortunately, seducing the coolly intense lady scholar quickly becomes a mission in itself and his well-laid plans are in danger of derailing...

Forced into close proximity in Oxford's hallowed halls, two very different people have to face the fact that they might just be a perfect match. Soon, a risky new game begins that asks Catriona one more time to put her heart and wildest dreams at stake.

Why readers love Evie Dunmore...

Evie Dunmore is my favourite new historical romance author! LISA KLEYPAS, New York Times bestselling author

Anyone who binge-watched Bridgerton needs this feminist regency romance on their radar Cosmopolitan

Pulls on every heartstring: perfection EMILY HENRY, New York Times bestselling author

Evie Dunmore writes the smartest, sexiest historical romances out there... The Gentleman's Gambit absolutely sizzles! KATE QUINN, New York Times bestselling author

Absolutely brilliant from the first page to the last MIMI MATTHEWS, USA Today bestselling author

Excellent JODI PICOULT, No.1 New York Times bestselling author

Electric chemistry, witty dialogue and compelling characters light up the page in this delightful novel CHANEL CLEETON

Evie Dunmore is a phenomenon! ANNA CAMPBELL

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    The Gentleman's Gambit
    Dunmore is my new find in historical romance. Her A League of Extraordinary Women series is extraordinary JULIA QUINN, No.1 New York Times bestselling author Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: an ailing estate, academic writer's block, a tense time for England's women's rights campaign - the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father's...
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Kate Quinn calls it "the smartest, sexiest historical romance" with sizzling chemistry. Mimi Matthews praises its blend of passion, history, and feminist insight, calling it "absolutely brilliant." Lisa Kleypas names Evie Dunmore her favourite new historical romance author for crafting stories that appeal to modern readers.

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ISBN: 9780349434018

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 432

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Contemporary Romance Evie Dunmore Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Romance Series: A League of Extraordinary Women

About the Author

Evie Dunmore is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Bringing Down the Duke. Her League of Extraordinary Women is inspired by her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian.

In her civilian life, she is a consultant with a M.Sc. in Diplomacy from Oxford. Evie lives in Europe and pours her fascination with 19th century Britain into her writing. She is a member of the British Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA).

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