Splendid

Julia Quinn

Mar 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

I love her books but this just felt wrong in the beginning. Sexual harrassment is the first thing that comes to mind and it just doesn't sit well with me....

I l liked the colonial-American storyline character. It was still felt true to the time period, but gave life to a character that was experiencing the society of England without being English. I liked the strength of the main character and her "spunk." Liked the whole taming of the rake storyline and undeniable love that felt truthful for the main characters.

Splendid was absolutely splendid! So interesting to read about an American in London Society.

About the author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn began writing one month after graduating from college and, aside from a brief stint in medical school, she has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. Her novels have been translated into 43 languages and are beloved the world over. A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest. Look for BRIDGERTON, based on her popular series of novels about the Bridgerton family, on Netflix.