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?
Publication Year: 2023
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lady ela dalvi’s life was forever changed when her best friend, poppy, betrayed her, leading to ela’s reputation being ruined. three years later, she’s determined to get her revenge. so determined that she decides to disguise herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrate london’s elite. she has to decide if revenge is worth it, though, when she reunites with the only boy she’s ever loved.
i’ve seen so many people enjoy this one that i just had to give it a try, even though i normally don’t pick up historical fiction. however, i’m sooo glad i did!! i enjoyed the hidden identities, second-chance romance, revenge plan…all of it! i highly recommend this book to any YA readers.
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