by Julia Quinn
Paperback, UK Edition
384 pages
Published June 2011 by Piatkus
Published June 2011 by Piatkus
Summary from Goodreads:
Honoria Smythe-Smith, the youngest daughter of the eldest son of the Earl of Winstead, plays the violin in the annual musicale performed by the Smythe-Smith quartet. She's well aware that they are dreadful but she's the sort who figures that nothing good will come of being mortified, so she puts on a good show and laughs about it.Marcus Holroyd is the best friend of Honoria's brother Daniel, who lives in exile. Marcus has promised to watch out for Honoria, but he faces a challenge when she sets off for Cambridge determined to marry by the end of the season. She's got her eye on the only unmarried Bridgerton, who's a bit wet behind the ears. When her advances are spurned, can Marcus swoop in and steal her heart in time for the musicale?
Honoria Smythe-Smith, the youngest daughter of the eldest son of the Earl of Winstead, plays the violin in the annual musicale performed by the Smythe-Smith quartet. She's well aware that they are dreadful but she's the sort who figures that nothing good will come of being mortified, so she puts on a good show and laughs about it.Marcus Holroyd is the best friend of Honoria's brother Daniel, who lives in exile. Marcus has promised to watch out for Honoria, but he faces a challenge when she sets off for Cambridge determined to marry by the end of the season. She's got her eye on the only unmarried Bridgerton, who's a bit wet behind the ears. When her advances are spurned, can Marcus swoop in and steal her heart in time for the musicale?
Thoughts:
Julia Quinn’s books are one of the first historical romance that I read and truly enjoyed so I’m practically biased when it comes to her works. I love them all! Especially the ones featuring the Bridgerton siblings. In each of the previous Bridgerton books, there will be a scene where they attend the infamous Smythe-Smith musical. So when I found out that Miss Quinn is writing about the Smythe-Smith siblings next, I was jumping for joy.
Yes, it is undeniable that happy endings are guaranteed in a historical romance but I read them for the endearing characters and the witty banter between the two leads. So I really can’t help but smile and giggle all through reading this. Seriously, they’re so funny.
This is indeed the perfect book to make you believe in love all over again or just to ease the boredom of everyday life. Happy Valentine’s!
Recommended for: fans of funny historical romance
Verdict: 4 stars.
In my TBR Pile & Dusty Bookshelf Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
Yes, it is undeniable that happy endings are guaranteed in a historical romance but I read them for the endearing characters and the witty banter between the two leads. So I really can’t help but smile and giggle all through reading this. Seriously, they’re so funny.
This is indeed the perfect book to make you believe in love all over again or just to ease the boredom of everyday life. Happy Valentine’s!
Recommended for: fans of funny historical romance
Verdict: 4 stars.
In my TBR Pile & Dusty Bookshelf Reading Challenge
Available on: Amazon
