{"product_id":"the-diamond-of-london-a-fascinating-historical-novel-of-the-regency-based-on-true-history-paperback","title":"The Diamond of London: A Fascinating Historical Novel of the Regency Based on True History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Penrose\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"What a life Lady Hester had!...Simply sparkles!\" --Kate Quinn, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Diamond Eye\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eFans of Shana Abé, Theresa Ann Fowler, and Fiona Davis will be captivated by the unforgettable spirit at the heart of the\u003ci\u003e USA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author's dazzling new historical novel based on the real life of Lady Hester Stanhope, a British aristocrat born into an illustrious family of swashbuckling war heroes and brilliant political leaders. Lady Hester was a Regency-era adventuress who lived on her own terms and defied all conventional strictures of what a woman could and couldn't do during the Regency era. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\"Andrea Penrose's impeccable research and attention to detail brings this unique and fascinating historical figure to sparkling life.\" --Christine Wells, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Royal Windsor Secret\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA truly dazzling read!\" --Eliza Knight, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eStarring Adele Astaire\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven with her privileged life, Lady Hester Stanhope knows that claiming the adventurous life she truly wants will not be easy, thanks to her eccentric father's stifling grip. With the help of her renowned statesman uncle William Pitt the Younger, she takes on the glittering, treacherous heights of London Society. Her formidable intelligence, outspoken opinions, and headstrong determination gain the favor of the beau monde's leading taste-maker Beau Brummell--and she quickly learns to bend the rules of the \u003ci\u003eton\u003c\/i\u003e to her own advantage. And as her uncle's hostess, she astutely uses her skills to preside over--and give advice to--the most influential figures of her day, rising to a position unequaled in society . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when it comes to holy matrimony, Hester will settle for no less than a passionate match of equals--a search marked by challenges and heartbreak. Her affair with a charismatic naval officer tempts her with forbidden pleasures--even as it threatens her reputation. Her love for a sophisticated, brilliant diplomat offers the marriage of her dreams . . . and unsuspected betrayal. And as England is plunged into war, Hester's world changes forever, causing her to find courage and strength amid loss, chart a completely unexpected future--and make a glorious legacy forever hers . . .\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Penrose\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of Regency-era historical fiction, including the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Wrexford \u0026amp; Sloane mystery series, as well as Regency romances written under the names Cara Elliott and Andrea Pickens. Published internationally in ten languages, she is a three-time RITA Award-finalist and the recipient of numerous writing awards, including two Daphne Du Maurier Awards for Historical Mystery and two Gold Leaf Awards. A graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Art and an M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Andrea fell in love with Regency England after reading \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e, and has maintained a fascination with the era's swirling silks and radical new ideas throughout her writing career. She lives in Connecticut and blogs with a community of historical fiction authors at WordWenches.com. She also can be found at AndreaPenrose.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758991704352,"sku":"9781496744203","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e88bca447a5ae0f1e8af7d2b3877e966.webp?v=1780140598","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-diamond-of-london-a-fascinating-historical-novel-of-the-regency-based-on-true-history-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}