What Happens in London
by Julia Quinn
Lady Olivia Bevelstoke has a fascinating new neighbor—he is rumoured to have murdered
his fiancée! So amazed is she by this tidbit of gossip (which, of course, she does not believe)
that she has been watching him for five days. Naturally, he notices and wonders what she is up
to, and as Sir Harry Valentine works for the Home Office, he imagines that perhaps she is a spy.
When told to keep an eye on a visiting Russian prince, who seems to be seeking out Olivia’s
company in particular, his suspicions seem to be not without a good reason...
If you like plenty of humor with your romance, then this feather-light tale ought to please.
Think of a traditional Regency novel crossed with chicklit and you have Julia Quinn in a nutshell,
and it is obvious why her books are so popular. Olivia amuses herself, making little lists and
gossiping with her friends, while she holds out for a man she can love, while Harry’s purpose is
more serious. There is a longer story in here too, dealing with the tragedy of Harry’s drunken
father, and a brother who is determined to follow the same destructive path. It will be interesting
to discover what happens in the next book. This one is the sequel to The Secret Diaries of
Miss Miranda Cheever
(Amazon US ||
UK), and for true
appreciation of the whole story, you need to read this one first, unlike this reviewer. |
The Book |
Piatkus (Little, Brown) |
30 July 2009 |
Paperback |
0749941895 / 9780749941895 |
Historical Romance / 1821 / London |
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Excerpt |
NOTE: US edition is different |
The Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewed 2009 |
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