Henrietta

The new authorised novel from Georgette Heyer, the original Queen of Regency Romance written by SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Sophie Irwin - perfect for fans of Bridgerton! 'Utterly joyous' Santa Montefiore 'Henrietta is an absolute balm for the soul' Sarra Manning 'It has brought me so much happiness' Cressida McLaughlin * Henrietta has secretly loved Arthur, Lord Allerton, since childhood. He is the only man who is interested in her rather than her fortune - just not in the way that she wants. After three years away at war, Arthur has returned to London to find everything changed. His finances are ruined, his family in chaos. And sweet, shy Hetty is ... different. For Hetty has set herself a challenge: she has one summer to become the charming, dashing Diamond she's always wished to be. And either Arthur will notice her, or she'll give up her dreams entirely. But in a glittering Season plagued by scandal and intrigue, is there still room for love . . . ? * PRAISE FOR HENRIETTA . . . 'Henrietta is a beautifully written, meticulously researched, entertaining and compelling read. Above all, it's utterly joyous.' Santa Montefiore 'I absolutely devoured this . . . All the magic of an original Georgette Heyer with added Sophie Irwin wit and charm' Jessica Bull 'An extraordinary achievement. I laughed out loud and the ending had me beaming with joy. A triumph!' Beth O'Leary 'Oh how I adored it. A wonderful, warm, witty Regency romance. Better than a masked ball. Loved it.' Cesca Major 'Henrietta is as sharp and witty as Venetia or Frederica or any of Georgette Heyer's beloved romances, with all their delightful hallmarks. Capital!' Beth Morrey 'I completely adored this novel. I know it will delight Heyer devotees and new readers alike.' Niamh Hargan 'A charming Regency Romance . . . the story is delightful' Jennifer Kloester, Patroness of the International Georgette Heyer Society *** PRAISE FOR SOPHIE IRWIN . . . 'A must-buy author for me' Taylor Jenkins Reid 'A formidable Austentacious talent' Janice Hallett 'Charming, witty and infectiously exuberant' Santa Montefiore

Sophie Irwin grew up in Dorset. She spent years immersed in historical fiction, first as a student when she wrote her undergraduate thesis on Georgette Heyer, and then as an editor, before she began writing her own. Her debut novel, A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting, was a Sunday Times bestseller, and has been translated into twenty languages worldwide.