How to Marry a Marquis (1999) (edit title/settings)

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Characters edit see section history

• James Sidwell: Marquis of Riverdale, AKA James Siddons
• Elizabeth Hotchkiss: Lady Danbury's companion
• Susan Hotchkiss: Elizabeth's 14 year old sister
• Lucas Hotchkiss: Baron, Elizabeth's 8 year old brother
• Lady Danbury: James' Aunt Agatha, Elizabeth's employer
• Jane Hotchkiss: Elizabeth's 9 year old sister
• Blake Ravenscroft: James' best friend
• Caroline Ravenscroft: Blake's wife, James' friend
• Malcolm: Lady Danbury's cat
• William Dunford: one of the visitor of Lady Danbury's party, a rake
• Sir Bertram Fellport: one of the visitors at Lady Danbury's party. Drunkard

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• “It is imperative that you be a woman who is wholly unique. The magic that is you must entrance your lord until he cannot see the room beyond your face.”

  Mrs. Seeton

• “You must strive to contain your uniqueness so that only he may see it. You must prove to him that you will be an asset as his wife. Nor lord of the realm wishes to be shackled to embarrassment and scandal. In other words, you must stand out in a crowd, but only in his crowd. For he is the only one who matters.”

  Mrs. Seeton

• “Edict #2: Never seek out a man. Always force him to come to you.”

  Mrs. Seeton

• “Life is a mere rehearsal until you meet the man you marry. Thus you must practice these edicts at all times, on every man you meet. It does not matter if you have no intention of marrying a certain man; he must be dealt with as you would a marquis. For if you slip out of the habit of following my edicts, you will forget hwat you are about when you meet a marriage prospect. Hone your skills. Be ready. Your marquis may be right around the corner.”

  Mrs. Seeton

• “Edict #12: You must never separate your lips when you smile. A close-lipped smile is infinitley more mysterious, and your job is to fascinate your marquis.”

  Mrs. Seeton

• “Never take the credit, you'll accomplish far more if you let him think he is smartest, bravest, most powerful man in creation.”

  Claire Hotchkiss

• “His gut had been twisted in knots for nearly twenty-four hours, and all over this little slip of a female. She barely reached his shoulder, for God's sake!”

  James Sidwell

• “He reached out and took her hand in his. "Do you feel this?" he whispered, placing it against his heart. "It beats for you.""Do you feel these?" he echoed, raising her hand to his lips. "They breathe for you.""And my eyes, they see for you. My legs walk for you. My voice speaks for you, my arms...""Stop," she choked out, overcome. "Stop.""My arms..." he said, his voice grown hoarse with emotion. "They ache to hold you."”

  James Sidwell and Elizabeth Hotchkiss

• “Edict #3: You must never be rude. A highborn gentleman needs a lady who is the epitome of grace, dignity and good manners.”

  Mrs. Seeton

• “Edict #5: Never speak to a man for more than five minutes. If you end the conversation, he will fantasize over what you might have said next. Excuse yourself and disappear to the ladies' retiring room if you must. His fascination with you will grow if he thinks you have other matrimonial possibilities.”

  Mrs. Seeton

• “'All of this presupposes that I have set my sights on a single male.' Susan's eyes bugged out. 'You certainly cannot set your signs on a married man!' 'I meant a particular man,' elizabeth retorted, swatting her sister on the shoulder.”

  Elizabeth and Susan Hotchkiss

• “If looks could have killed, Susan would have been bleeding profusely from the forehead.”

  Elizabeth Hotchkiss

• “'He looks like a man.' 'How descriptive,' Susan said in a droll tone. 'Remind me never to advise you to seek work as a novelist.'”

  Elizabeth and Susan Hotchkiss

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Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Danbury House
• England
• Surrey

First Sentence edit see section history

Table of Contents edit see section history

Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by To Catch an Heiress.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Julia Quinn (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Classification edit see section history

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• Dewey: 813.54

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Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( Q ) › Quinn, Julia
• Books › Romance › Historical › Regency
• Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical

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