The Girl With The Make-Believe Husband: A Bridgertons Prequel by Julia Quinn (En

Description: The Girl With The Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn "With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. Hes unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldiers life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie"--Dust jacket flap. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In this second of the Bridgerton prequel series, following Because of Miss Bridgerton, we go back to where it all began. . . from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn.While you were sleeping...With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. Hes unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldiers life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie...I told everyone I was your wifeWhen Edward comes to, hes more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out three months of his memory, but surely he would recall getting married. He knows who Cecilia Harcourt is—even if he does not recall her face—and with everyone calling her his wife, he decides it must be true, even though hed always assumed hed marry his neighbor back in England. If only it were true...Cecilia risks her entire future by giving herself—completely—to the man she loves. But when the truth comes out, Edward may have a few surprises of his own for the new Mrs. Rokesby. Back Cover While you were sleeping . . . With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. Hes unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldiers life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie . . . I told everyone I was your wife When Edward comes to, hes more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out three months of his memory, but surely he would recall getting married. He knows who Cecilia Harcourt is--even if he does not recall her face--and with everyone calling her his wife, he decides it must be true, even though hed always assumed hed marry his neighbor back in England. If only it were true . . . Cecilia risks her entire future by giving herself--completely--to the man she loves. But when the truth comes out, Edward may have a few surprises of his own for the new Mrs. Rokesby. Author Biography Julia Quinn started writing her first book one month after finishing college and has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. The New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels for Avon Books, she is a graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges and lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest. Review "A great read...with mystery and adventure and, yes, romance. Quinns fans will be grateful shes crossed the pond for this textured look at life in New York during the 1770s." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband"Quinns sprightly dialogue, colorful descriptions, quick pace and emotionally touching storyline are just what readers expect from this consummate storyteller." -- RT Book Reviews on The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband"The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband was an absolute treat. A historical romance written not in the Regency era but during the American Revolutionary War, this had a mix of poignant moments one would expect during such a tumultuous time along with the sweeping, heartwarming feeling of falling in love." -- Harlequin Junkie"The novel has a well-constructed plot, well-drawn characters, and vivid dialog...Imaginative...The author maintains the tension of the undiscovered lie almost to the end, and the denouement is both amusing and satisfying." -- Historical Novel Society on The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband Review Quote "A great read...with mystery and adventure and, yes, romance. Quinns fans will be grateful shes crossed the pond for this textured look at life in New York during the 1770s." Details ISBN0062674773 Author Julia Quinn Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2017 ISBN-10 0062674773 ISBN-13 9780062674777 Format Hardcover Imprint Avon Books Subtitle A Bridgertons Prequel Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Pages 304 DEWEY 813.6 Series A Bridgertons Prequel Short Title The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband Language English Publication Date 2017-05-30 US Release Date 2017-05-30 UK Release Date 2017-05-30 Alternative 9780062353733 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-05-21 NZ Release Date 2017-05-28 Imprint US Avon Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102534851;

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