A teen girl seeking retribution against her backstabbing former best friend finds her plans slightly derailed once she catches the eye of a familiar, handsome marquess. Bestselling author Amalie Howard delivers a delightful, anti-historical Regency-era romp that’s Bridgerton meets The Count of Monte Cristo! Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed—when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined. Nearly three years later, eighteen-year-old Ela is consumed with bitterness and a desire for . . . revenge. Her enemy is quickly joining the crème de la crème of high society while she withers away in the English countryside. With an audacious plan to get even, Ela disguises herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrates London’s elite. But when Ela reunites with the only boy she’s ever loved, she begins to question whether vengeance is still her greatest desire. In this complicated game of real-life chess, Ela must choose her next move: Finally bring down the queen or capture the king’s heart?
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I cannot wait for this book to be released! I enjoyed the short chapters, it helped move the story along nicely. I also really loved the flashbacks to young Ela. This story was everything and more. I loved that we got to see Ela create new friends and make amends with old friend's. I usually don't enjoy stories where the whole thing is surrounded by miscommunication or a big lie, but I LOVE how Amalie Howard tied it all together in the end. I loved every moment in this book, except for anything that included Poppy of course. This was such an enjoyable read and I cannot wait to get my hands on the physical copy when it comes out!
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