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Wondering which book to pick up after binge-watching #Bridgerton 
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We have a reading list for you! #thread
(Some of these books are published by Vintage, others are by different publishers.)
? We have a reading list for you! #thread
(Some of these books are published by Vintage, others are by different publishers.)
The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock by @girlhermes â in 1785, merchant Jonah Hancock finds one of his captains waiting eagerly on his doorstep. He has sold Jonahâs ship for what appears to be a mermaid. As gossip spreads through the docks, everyone wants to see Mr Hancockâs marvel
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by @mrsjaneymac features incredible gossip. In 1826, all of London is in a frenzy. Crowds gather at the gates of the Old Bailey to watch as Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder. Who will tell the truth?
We cannot miss mentioning the original regency queen of matchmaking, Emma Woodhouse, the protagonist of Jane Austen's novel which shares her name.
(By the way, have you seen our gorgeous collection of Austen editions?
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(By the way, have you seen our gorgeous collection of Austen editions?
)http://bit.ly/37a3Hg5
Rebel by @authorMsBev â Valinda Lacy's mission in the heart of Post-Civil War New Orleans is to help the newly emancipated community survive and flourish. But she discovers that freedom can still mean danger. Luckily, she runs into a handsome architect, Captain Drake LeVeq.
The Scandal of the Season by Sophie Gee â When Arabella Fermor is seduced by Robert Petre, seventh baron of Ingatestone, Arabella has no idea that he is entwined in a treasonous plot against Queen Anne.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas â a tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era. Edmond Dantès' life is ruined when spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on the day he is due to marry his beloved, MercĂŠdès. He is condemned to life in prison; adventure ensues.
The Time Travelerâs Wife by @AANiffenegger (now adapted for screen!) is the extraordinary love story of Clare and Henry who met when Clare was aged 6 and Henry was 36, and were married when Clare as 22 and Henry 30. Their struggle to lead normal lives is intensely moving
Viper Wine by @HermioneEyre â Famed beauty Venetia Stanley is so extravagantly dazzling she has inspired Ben Jonson to poetry and Van Dyck to painting. Set on the eve of the English Civil War, and based on a true story, the novel asks, what is the cost of beauty?
And finally, a couple of non-fiction recommendations!
The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain by
@IanJamesFM tells you all you need to know about the sights, sounds and smells of the Regency period. In case you ever find yourself visiting, this will prepare you well.
The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain by
@IanJamesFM tells you all you need to know about the sights, sounds and smells of the Regency period. In case you ever find yourself visiting, this will prepare you well.
Again, if you're in the mood for non-fiction, are you wondering about the real history of Black Brits in Regency Britain? Check out Black and British: A Forgotten History by @DavidOlusoga for essential, educational reading
