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Everything was so much simpler when he was wicked. In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on... read more
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Michael Stirling fell in love with Francesca Bridgerton at first sight. The only problem is that she was about to marry his cousin. Michael vows to keep his love secret but everything changes when his cousin John dies and Francesca is suddenly free. Will she ever see him as anything more than... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Michael Stirling: John's cousin; the 9th Earl of Kilmartin
- Francesca Bridgerton Stirling: Countess of Kilmartin; married to John Stirling.
- John Stirling: the 8th Earl of Kilmartin
- Colin Bridgerton: Francesca's older brother.
- Helen Stirling: Michael's mother.
- Janet Stirling: John's mother.
- Kate Bridgerton: Francesca's sister-in-law.
- Hyacinth Bridgerton: The youngest Bridgerton sibling.
- Eloise Bridgerton: Francesca's younger sister.
- Violet Bridgerton: Francesca's mother.
Setting & Locations edit
- London, England
- Kilmartin, Scotland: where John and Michael grew up.
- Kilmartin House: in London
First Sentence edit
In every life there is a turning point.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 6 of 14 in Bridgerton. (standard series)
Preceded by To Sir Phillip, With Love, and followed by It's in His Kiss.
This is book 53 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2007. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Jane Eyre, and followed by Persuasion.
This is book 33 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2010. (authoritative list)
Preceded by A Summer to Remember, and followed by Smooth Talking Stranger.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julia Quinn (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0060531231
Page Count: 384
Publisher: Avon Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0060531231
Page Count: 384
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.6
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( Q ) › Quinn, Julia
- Books › Romance › Historical › Regency
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical
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