A wonderful, guilty pleasure of a read. The detailing is beautiful...and the relief of reading a novel that puts enjoyment first so rare and gratifying that I am ready for a sequel., I was seduced by this book, rather as Cora was seduced by her duke: with great skill and confidence. Intriguing, atmospheric, and extremely stylish., [An] exceptionally thoughtful and stunning historical novel that will leave you reeling and astonished...and give you the urge to re-read it the instant the last page is turned., "Ms. Goodwin...writes deliciously." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "A propulsive story of love, manners, culture clash, and store-bought class from a time long past that proves altogether fresh." -- Publishers Weekly "Top-notch writing....will please fans of historical romance, including book club members." Library Journal (starred review) "[An] exceptionally thoughtful and stunning historical novel that will leave you reeling and astonished...and give you the urge to re-read it the instant the last page is turned." -- BookReporter.com "Smart, emotional, entertaining writing....a delicious tale that captivates." -- RT Book Reviews "Deliciously classy. A story that gallops along, full of exquisite period detail." --Kate Mosse, New York Times bestselling author of Labyrinth "Sparkling and thoroughly engaging...a highly enjoyable and intelligent read." --The Sunday Times (U.K.) "I was seduced by this book, rather as Cora was seduced by her duke: with great skill and confidence. Intriguing, atmospheric, and extremely stylish." -- Penny Vincenzi, author of The Best of Times "A wonderful, guilty pleasure of a read. The detailing is beautiful...and the relief of reading a novel that puts enjoyment first so rare and gratifying that I am ready for a sequel." -Amanda Foreman, New York Times bestselling author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and A World on Fire D, A propulsive story of love, manners, culture clash, and store-bought class from a time long past that proves altogether fresh., "Ms. Goodwin...writes deliciously." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "A propulsive story of love, manners, culture clash, and store-bought class from a time long past that proves altogether fresh." -- Publishers Weekly "Top-notch writing....will please fans of historical romance, including book club members." Library Journal (starred review) "[An] exceptionally thoughtful and stunning historical novel that will leave you reeling and astonished...and give you the urge to re-read it the instant the last page is turned." -- BookReporter.com "Smart, emotional, entertaining writing....a delicious tale that captivates." -- RT Book Reviews "Deliciously classy. A story that gallops along, full of exquisite period detail." --Kate Mosse, New York Times bestselling author of Labyrinth "Sparkling and thoroughly engaging...a highly enjoyable and intelligent read." --The Sunday Times (U.K.) "I was seduced by this book, rather as Cora was seduced by her duke: with great skill and confidence. Intriguing, atmospheric, and extremely stylish." -- Penny Vincenzi, author of The Best of Times "A wonderful, guilty pleasure of a read. The detailing is beautiful...and the relief of reading a novel that puts enjoyment first so rare and gratifying that I am ready for a sequel." -Amanda Foreman, New York Times bestselling author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and A World on Fire, "Ms. Goodwin...writes deliciously." -- Janet Maslin, The New York Times "A propulsive story of love, manners, culture clash, and store-bought class from a time long past that proves altogether fresh." -- Publishers Weekly "Top-notch writing....will please fans of historical romance, including book club members." -- Library Journal (starred review) "[An] exceptionally thoughtful and stunning historical novel that will leave you reeling and astonished...and give you the urge to re-read it the instant the last page is turned." -- BookReporter.com "Smart, emotional, entertaining writing....a delicious tale that captivates." -- RT Book Reviews "Deliciously classy. A story that gallops along, full of exquisite period detail." -- Kate Mosse, New York Times bestselling author of Labyrinth "Sparkling and thoroughly engaging...a highly enjoyable and intelligent read." -- The Sunday Times (U.K.) "I was seduced by this book, rather as Cora was seduced by her duke: with great skill and confidence. Intriguing, atmospheric, and extremely stylish." -- Penny Vincenzi, author of The Best of Times "A wonderful, guilty pleasure of a read. The detailing is beautiful...and the relief of reading a novel that puts enjoyment first so rare and gratifying that I am ready for a sequel." -- Amanda Foreman, New York Times bestselling author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and A World on Fire, "Ms. Goodwin...writes deliciously." - Janet Maslin, The New York Times "A propulsive story of love, manners, culture clash, and store-bought class from a time long past that proves altogether fresh." - Publishers Weekly"Top-notch writing....will please fans of historical romance, including book club members." - Library Journal (starred review)"[An] exceptionally thoughtful and stunning historical novel that will leave you reeling and astonished...and give you the urge to re-read it the instant the last page is turned." - BookReporter.com"Anyone suffering Downton Abbey withdrawal symptoms (who isn't?) will find an instant tonic in Daisy Goodwin's deliciously evocative first novel." - Allison Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of I Don't Know How She Does It?"Superior entertainment." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Smart, emotional, entertaining writing....a delicious tale that captivates." - RT Book Reviews"Deliciously classy. A story that gallops along, full of exquisite period detail." - Kate Mosse, New York Times bestselling author of Labyrinth"I was seduced by this book, rather as Cora was seduced by her duke: with great skill and confidence. Intriguing, atmospheric, and extremely stylish." - Penny Vincenzi , author of The Best of Times"A wonderful, guilty pleasure of a read. The detailing is beautiful... and the relief of reading a novel that puts enjoyment first so rare and gratifying that I am ready for a sequel." - Amanda Foreman, New York Times bestselling author of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and A World on Fire