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“A ridiculously romantic, womanist, hilarious, and hugely entertaining romance that had me smiling and swooning from start to finish.” —Elizabeth Everett, USA Today bestselling author of the Damsels of Discovery series
Lady Zenobia “Zia” Osborn, a duke’s daughter, is frustrated that her entire life has been predetermined. What good is skill or intelligence if one is forced to suffocate it because of one’s sex? She’d much rather make her mark on the world than bat her eyelashes for the ton.
Zia only comes alive in the Lady Knights, a clandestine social club for rebellious girls. In it, she is free to compose music, fence, read controversial literature, and save orphans from destitution by any means necessary. Aside from her closest confidantes, no one knows about Zia’s indecorous other life. . . .
Until Mr. Rafi Nasser, a rogue with secrets of his own, finds out. Shocked yet intrigued by his best friend’s younger sister, he agrees to keep Zia’s secret—if only to help her avoid utter scandal.
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- ISBN: 9780593705087
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- ISBN: 9780593705087
- File size: 4784 KB
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- English
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March 15, 2025
In 1819 London, a debutante pushes the boundaries of the ton, forging her own path and helping the less fortunate. Lady Zenobia "Zia" Osborn is bored with society's expectations. She's clever and nurtures a dream of becoming a composer. Zia and her friends, who call themselves the Lady Knights, play Robin Hood, taking from the wealthy (specifically, her brother's friends) to give to the needy (namely, the children at a local orphanage). Enter Zia's older brother's dear friend Rafi Nasser, a keenly observant playboy who discovers Zia's illicit adventures but agrees to keep her secret. Over time, their bond grows. Will Rafi's silence be enough--or will Zia eventually be forced to face the consequences of her daring, rebellious actions? Howard brings Zia and her world vividly to life. Readers meet a sparky, bold, determined protagonist who is far more progressive than is permitted by the society she's obliged to live in and who is willing to push the limits imposed on her to achieve her goals. This stand-alone companion to 2023'sQueen Bee, which will appeal to fans ofBridgerton, explores identity and feminism while walking the line between historical accuracy and a modern, subversive spin on the early 19th century. The multiracial cast includes biracial Zia (who has a white father and a dark-skinned mother from Trinidad and Tobago) and Rafi, who has Persian heritage. A lively, spirited read for fans of Regency-era fiction. (dramatis personae, author's note)(Historical romance. 13-18)COPYRIGHT(2025) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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