The Fortune Hunter
A Richard & Judy Pick
Published on 28. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-7553-4811-4 (ISBN)
Description
From the script writer of the epic TV drama, VICTORIA comes Daisy Goodwin's THE FORTUNE HUNTER for readers of MY LAST DUCHESS (THE AMERICAN HEIRESS) and any novel by Georgette Heyer
*A Richard and Judy Book Club title*
'Pure, light-hearted, unpretentious entertainment' Sunday Express
In 1875, Sisi, the Empress of Austria is the woman that every man desires and every woman envies.
Beautiful, athletic and intelligent, Sisi has everything - except happiness. Bored with the stultifying etiquette of the Hapsburg Court and her dutiful but unexciting husband, Franz Joseph, Sisi comes to England to hunt. She also comes looking for excitement and finds it in the dashing form of Captain Bay Middleton, the only man in Europe who can outride her. Ten years younger than her and engaged to the rich and devoted Charlotte, Bay has everything to lose by falling for a woman who can never be his. But Bay and the Empress are as reckless as each other, and their mutual attraction is a force that cannot be denied.
*A Richard and Judy Book Club title*
'Pure, light-hearted, unpretentious entertainment' Sunday Express
In 1875, Sisi, the Empress of Austria is the woman that every man desires and every woman envies.
Beautiful, athletic and intelligent, Sisi has everything - except happiness. Bored with the stultifying etiquette of the Hapsburg Court and her dutiful but unexciting husband, Franz Joseph, Sisi comes to England to hunt. She also comes looking for excitement and finds it in the dashing form of Captain Bay Middleton, the only man in Europe who can outride her. Ten years younger than her and engaged to the rich and devoted Charlotte, Bay has everything to lose by falling for a woman who can never be his. But Bay and the Empress are as reckless as each other, and their mutual attraction is a force that cannot be denied.
Reviews / Votes
'Timeless, tantalising and ultimately, hugely satisfying. A terrific novel' -- Richard and Judy, Richard and Judy Book Club Sparkling and thoroughly engaging...highly enjoyable * The Times * 'A turbocharged drama packed with passion, politics and plenty of horsepower' * Tatler * 'Finery, flattery, flirting and the erotic charge of the hunt' * Sunday Times * 'A hugely enjoyable historical romp and a major new talent' * Sunday Express * 'Delicious and clever and addictive' * Elizabeth Buchan * 'A rollicking good read...maintains a thrilling pace' * Mail on Sunday * 'Wonderful characters, completely assured writing and feel for the hunting milieu and above all such fun. It's going to be a giant hit' -- Amanda Craig 'Daisy Goodwin has triumphed again. In THE FORTUNE HUNTER she weaves a rich and textured tale of desire and ambition. Sizzling with energy and passion on every page, Goodwin's characters compel the reader to fall in love with them' -- Amanda Foreman 'A sumptuous, scrumptious confection, with country houses, Austrian Empresses and Victorian glamour galore' -- Lucy Worsley 'An intelligent and entertaining romp through the ballrooms and boudoirs of late 19th century society' * Good Housekeeping * Expertly drawn characters, exquisite period detail...a sparkling read * The Lady Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 123 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
348 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7553-4811-4 (9780755348114)
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E-Book
04/2014
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Person
Daisy Goodwin's work as a TV producer and presenter includes Reader I Married Him, Bookworm and The Nation's Favourite Poems; she is also the creator of Grand Designs and wrote the script for ITVs Victoria . She has edited numerous poetry anthologies, including the bestselling 101 Poems That Could Save Your Life, and is the author of Silver River, a memoir as well as two novels, My Last Duchess and The Fortune Hunter. Goodwin reviews regularly for the Times and Sunday Times and writes a bibliotherapy column for the Daily Mail.