A Ladys Guide to Fortune-Hunting

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Read summer 2022s biggest historical debut!

[A] scintillating, swash-buckling debut terrifically fun SUNDAY TIMES

Sharp, modern and absolutely delicious TAYLOR JENKINS REID

Fans of Bridgerton will swoon NITA PROSE

The season is about to begin and theres not a minute to lose
Kitty Talbot needs a fortune.

Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. This is 1818 after all, and only men have the privilege of seeking their own riches.

With just twelve weeks until Kitty and her sisters are made homeless, launching herself into London society is the only avenue open to her. And Kitty must use every ounce of cunning and ingenuity she possesses to climb the ranks.

The only one to see through her plans is the worldly Lord Radcliffe and he is determined to thwart her at any cost.

Can Kitty secure a fortune and save her sisters from poverty There is not a day to lose and no one not even a lord will stand in her way

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[A] scintillating, swash-buckling debut terrifically fun Sunday Times

Sharp, modern, and absolutely delicious one of the most fun, romantic books I've read in a long time Taylor Jenkins Reid

What a sassy, witty, delicious tale [with] a fabulous, fearless heroine Sophie Kinsella

A thoroughly modern heroine with wit, style and energy a formidable Austentacious talent Janice Hallett

Delicious frothy, gossipy and glamorous Daily Mail

Charming, witty and infectiously exuberant Santa Montefiore

Divine an utter delight Nina Stibbe

Will fill the Bridgerton-shaped hole in your life Red

Plucky, witty and bright Readers of Austen and fans of Bridgerton will swoon Nita Prose

A diamond of the first water! Shades of Heyer with a dash of modern roguishness Full of heart and swooningly romantic Beth Morrey

An addictive read Sunday Express

Utterly delightful and impossible to put down Louise ONeill

[A] whip-smart, beautifully observed, sparkling romance Lindsey Kelk

Full of spirit and gumption enormous fun: just what we all need AJ Pearce

Funny, fresh and original youll want to put it straight on your dance card Cesca Major

Very clever and hugely entertaining Sarah Hilary

This is SO much fun. The most pleasing homage to Georgette Heyer with a thoroughly modern sensibility. Tremendous stuff Harriet Tyce

A huge, warm treat of a book. Refreshing, funny and sparklingly smart The debut of the season Cressida McLaughlin

'A sparkling debut that reads like a turbo-charged Jane Austen Joanna Toye

I cheered for Kitty as she confronts polite society in her outrageous pursuit of a rich husband.an impressive debut Mary Balogh

Move over, Mr Darcy! [A] hilarious, sparkling debut! Utterly irresistible Eloisa James

Author Bio

Sophie Irwin grew up in Dorset before moving to south London. She spent several years working as an assistant editor before going freelance. Sophie 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. A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting is Sophie's debut novel and it has already sold in twenty territories worldwide. Twitter @SophieHIrwin Instagram.com/sophie.irwin