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Sophie Irwin is the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting. She grew up in Dorset before moving to south London. She has spent years immersed in studying historical fiction, from a dissertation on how Georgette Heyer helped win World War Two, to time spent in dusty stacks and old tomes losing herself in Regency London researching this book.
<p>'I simply couldn't put this book down. <strong>Joyous, hilarious and full of sparkling enemies-to-lovers tension</strong>, it has everything you could want' Beth O'Leary, <em>Swept Away</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>Austen meets Emily Henry</strong>, this is a total treat. <strong>Stylish, witty, pacey, and immersive – Sophie Irwin is the queen of the regency romcom</strong>’ Niamh Hargan, <em>The Break-Up Clause</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>Full of heart, laugh out loud funny and a pure joy to read – her best yet</strong>’ Jessica Bull, <em>Ms Austen Investigates</em></p>
<p>‘Such style, wit and beautiful story-telling … <strong>Better than Bridgerton, as good as any Heyer</strong>’ Susan Lewis, <em>Nothing to See Here</em></p>
<p>‘<strong>Sheer happiness and sunshine</strong> … deliciously funny, warm and wise and sparklingly romantic. <strong>An enemies to lovers romance that is far too tempting to put down</strong>’ Cressida McLaughlin, <em>The Happy Hour</em></p>
<p>‘A funny, clever read packed full of characters to root for. <strong>A must-read author</strong> for me’ Cesca Major, <em>If I Were You</em></p>
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<strong>Praise for Sophie Irwin:</strong>
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<p>‘Witty, enrapturing and deliciously improper – I was entirely seduced.’ <strong>Beth Morrey</strong></p>
<p>‘A perfectly pitched blend of collar-tightening tension, hilarious societal rules and a will-they-won’t-they that echoes the golden age of the romcom. Sophie Irwin is a genius’ <strong>Ore Agbaje-Williams</strong></p>
<p>‘An absolute delight from beginning to end, immersing readers in a masterfully crafted Regency world brimming with loveable characters and laugh-out-loud wit!’ <strong>Felicity George</strong></p>
<p>‘I absolutely loved this book. It gave me all the delicious feelings I want from a Regency romance, and more! I simply could not put it down till I was finished.’ <strong>Emma Orchard</strong></p>
<p>‘Sophie Irwin continues to lead the charge for Regency revival with this fabulously witty, unputdownable and oh-so-swoonworthy follow-up to her debut. I adored Eliza’s story.’ <strong>Jessica Bull</strong></p>
<p>‘This sparkling novel has all the elegance and charm you could hope for in a 19th-century romance – but also a very modern sensibility, it’s witty and fun, which makes it relatable.’ <strong>Adele Parks</strong></p>
'I simply couldn't put this book down. Joyous, hilarious and full of sparkling enemies-to-lovers tension, it has everything you could want in a regency romcom’ – Beth O’Leary, The Flat Share
From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a delicious new romance…
He wants a wife. She wants to be jilted. This. Is. War.
Rich, handsome and titled Lord Ashford has every lady in England longing for his hand in marriage.
Everyone, that is, except Miss Lydia Hanworth – the only young woman Ashford wishes to marry.
Pressured into accepting Ashford’s proposal, the announcement must be kept secret for ten days. Can Lydia free herself from her obligations before the engagement is publicly announced, without ruining her reputation? You can achieve an awful lot in ten days, after all…
Readers LOVE Sophie Irwin:
‘LOVED this’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Sophie Irwin – she is such a fresh, fun, witty writer in this space. I'd read anything she wrote’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An excellent, delightful, refreshing Regency Romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What an absolute treat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Inhaled it. Loved it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fun, light and romantic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘20 stars out of 5!! This book was a balm to my soul’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘It is going to become a go-to favourite’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absolute must read for fans of Regency romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So enjoyable, unpredictable, wonderful characters, just SO GOOD’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A hilarious new historical romantic comedy for 2025 from the Sunday Times bestselling author
• A historical romcom marriage-of-convenience meets enemies-to-lovers take on How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days – it’s Emily Henry but make it Austen
• Bridgerton-mania continues every year, along with continuing appetite for brilliant romcoms on Booktok – Sophie has had two previous Illumicrate exclusive editions, and this audience loves her
• The third novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the breakout hit, A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting. Sophie is an expert on the Regency period and a lover of romantic comedies.
• A fresh, smart, witty reimagining of Regency life, with a contemporary energy, a wicked sense of humour, and a strong heroine from an unconventional background.
• For fans of Bridgerton, Emily Henry’s FUNNY STORY (31k HB) and Beth O’Leary’s THE WAKE-UP CALL (41k HB)
Competition: the;a;bridgerton;wake-up call;love story;atmosphere;deep end;first time caller;great big beautiful world;wildfire. by;georgette heyer;julia quinn;emily henry;beth o’leary;gill hornby;bonnie garmus;jane austen;stacey halls;ali hazelwood;elena armas;lindsey kelk;julie soto;B.K. borison;elsie silver
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Sophie Irwin is the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting. She grew up in Dorset before moving to south London. She has spent years immersed in studying historical fiction, from a dissertation on how Georgette Heyer helped win World War Two, to time spent in dusty stacks and old tomes losing herself in Regency London researching this book.