A Most Intriguing Lady: A Novel by Sarah Ferguson (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Most Intriguing Lady by Sarah Ferguson INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, a sweeping, romantic compulsively readable historical saga about a Dukes daughter--the perfect Victorian lady--who secretly moonlights as an amateur sleuth for high societys inner circle. Victorian London was notorious for its pickpockets. But in the country houses of the elite, gentleman burglars, art thieves and con men preyed on the rich and titled. Wealthy victims--with their pride and reputation at stake--would never go to the police. What they needed was a society insider, one of their own, a person of discretion and finely tuned powers of observation, adept at navigating intrigue.That person was Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott, the youngest child of Queen Victorias close friends the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch. Bookish, fiercely intelligent, and a keen observer, Mary has deliberately cultivated a mousey persona that allows her to remain overlooked and significantly underestimated by all. Its the perfect cover for a sleuth, a role she stumbles into when trying to assist a close friend during a house party hosted by her parents at their stately Scottish home, Drumlanrig Castle.It is at this party where Lady Mary also meets Colonel Walter Trefusis, a distinguished and extremely handsome war veteran. Tortured by memories of combat, Walter, like Mary, lives a double life, with a desk job in Whitehall providing a front for his role in the British Intelligence Service. The two form an unlikely alliance to solve a series of audacious crimes--and indulge in a highly charged on-off romance.Pacy, romantic, and fun, A Most Intriguing Lady documents one remarkable womans ability to be both the perfect lady, and a perfectly talented detective...and, of course, to find love too. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sarah Ferguson is the Duchess of York. She is also a bestselling novelist, memoirist, and childrens book author, film producer, and has been a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers and Wedgewood china. She currently campaigns for her Children in Crisis international charity and works on historical documentaries and films that draw on her deep interest in Victorian history. The mother of two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and grandmother of three precious grandchildren, she lives in Windsor. Review "A fantastic historical mystery with plenty of passion as you would expect from the Duchess of York. A triumph!" -- Roma Downey OBE, actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author"A rollicking, romantic tale of love and intrigue in aristocratic Victorian Scotland. Sarah Fergusons fascinatingly detailed novel kept me turning the pages as its very entertaining." -- Dame Joan Collins"Shes done it again, and I bet this one will be even more successful." -- Jeffrey Archer"A tale of daring and determination, set against the glamorous heights, and the harsh restrictions of aristocratic society in the middle years of the British nineteenth century." -- Sir Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, on Her Heart for a Compass"[An] intriguing coming-of-age story fans of historical drama are sure to enjoy...the novel...[paints] a rich, believable picture of nineteenth-century life." -- USA Today on Her Heart for a Compass "Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has delivered to readers a brilliant and glittering jewel of a novel, replete with fascinating historical detail, lush lyrical language, and compelling, complex characters who leap from the page. I was wholly swept away by this story, wishing to race through its gripping plot while also lingering to relish each delicious page. This beautiful novel heralds the entry of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, as the new leading voice in Historical Fiction." -- Allison Pataki, New York Times Bestselling author of The Queens Fortune, on Her Heart for a Compass"Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has looked deep into her own generous impulsive heart to write a compelling story of a young woman who rebels against the restrictive Victorian conventions of her time to find self-fulfillment and love." -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer on Her Heart for a Compass"Fans of Downton Abbey will revel in everything they love about a big, fat 19th-century yarn." -- Kirkus Reviews on Her Heart for a Compass "Captivating...A debut historical novel of thought-provoking escapism. The pages turn swiftly." -- Booklist Review Quote "Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has delivered to readers a brilliant and glittering jewel of a novel, replete with fascinating historical detail, lush lyrical language, and compelling, complex characters who leap from the page. I was wholly swept away by this story, wishing to race through its gripping plot while also lingering to relish each delicious page. This beautiful novel heralds the entry of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, as the new leading voice in Historical Fiction." Details ISBN0063242036 Author Sarah Ferguson Short Title A Most Discerning Lady Language English ISBN-10 0063242036 ISBN-13 9780063242036 Format Paperback Subtitle A Novel Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-03-07 Pages 512 Edition Description Large type / large print edition DEWEY 823.92 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2023-03-07 Publisher US HarperCollins Imprint US William Morrow Large Print We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158758423;

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