A Ladys Guide to Scandal, Sophie Irwin
A Ladys Guide to Scandal, Sophie Irwin
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A Lady's Guide to Scandal

Author: Sophie Irwin

Narrator: Imogen Church

Unabridged: 13 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 07/11/2023


Synopsis

“Sophie Irwin is an exciting and original voice. She's a must-buy author for me.”―Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Carrie Soto Is Back

Internationally bestselling author Sophie Irwin brings us another delightful, escapist historical romance, led by an audacious heroine who has suddenly inherited a fortune—but it has strings attached…

When shy Miss Eliza Balfour married the austere Earl of Somerset, twenty years her senior, it was the match of the season--no matter that he was not the husband Eliza wanted.

Now, ten years later, Eliza is widowed. Suddenly, she is left titled, rich, and, for the first time in her life, utterly in control of her own future.  She’s always lived by society’s conventions, but now, Eliza has resolved to do as she wants.  And what she wants is to head to Bath with her cousin Margaret, pursue painting, learn to drive, and flirt with Bath’s most alluring new resident, the infamous Lord Melville.

But when the ripples of Eliza’s behavior reach her late husband’s nephew—who broke Eliza’s heart, years ago--Eliza will learn that freedom does not come without consequences. The only way to ensure she can keep her fortune is to avoid all scandal—but where’s the fun in that?

About The Author

Sophie Irwin grew up in Dorset, England; after university, she moved to London to work in publishing. A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting was her debut novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh on September 07, 2023

In a Nutshell: Second standalone novel in ‘A Lady’s Guide’ historical romance series. Fairly entertaining. Has some novel points, but mostly sticks to the tried-and-tested. Not as good as the first book. Story Synopsis: 1819. When twenty-eight-year-old Eliza is widowed after just ten years of marriage......more

Goodreads review by Flo on August 28, 2024

[4.5⭐] 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙨 es una novela escrita por Sophie Irwin en el año 2023. La historia se centra en Eliza Balfour, una joven que acaba de perder a su marido, el conde de Somerset. Su difunto esposo le ha dejado una considerable suma de dinero, pero, para poder conservarla, deberá re......more

Goodreads review by Nuria on September 18, 2023

Oh man, two things I never do: I never rage read, I just DNF. And second, I refrain from using caps when reviewing, but this called for exceptions. Ok, one more caveat: I DETEST love triangles with a passion. Yes, the illustrated cover should’ve given this away, but I’ll blame being blinded by the ex......more


Quotes

Praise for A Lady's Guide to Scandal:

“Brimming with wit and scandalous hand-touching, A Lady’s Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin will make you yearn for the wrong earl to happen into your life at exactly the right time. An artfully slow burn!”
―Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics


“Sophie Irwin is an exciting and original voice. She's a must-buy author for me.”
―Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Carrie Soto Is Back

“Light and enchanting....It’s a fun, unexpected ride from city ballrooms through country gardens, with a diverse cast, witty repartee, and plenty of laughter to go along with the love.”
Publishers Weekly

“This kisses-only tale is a delight, and readers will be guessing just who Eliza finds her happy ever after with until the very end.”
Bookpage, starred review

“Through a plot that unfolds like the brisk shaking of a tablecloth after a particularly crumbly tea, with characters who plot, plan, and develop, and with some deft touches of asperity and banter, Irwin joins ranks with writers such as Evie Dunmore.”
Library Journal

“Fans of effervescent historical fun and admirers of Bridgerton will be in heaven.”
The Bookseller

“[A] decadent romantic comedy… Irwin's second novel is a captivating, often hilarious, exploration of a rarified world of lords, ladies, wealthy widows, and social climbers.”
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