{"product_id":"9780062857309","title":"Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jennieke Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gentleman’s Guide to Vice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eand Virtue\u003c\/em\u003e meets Jane Austen in this witty, winking historical romance with a dash of mystery!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLady Victoria Aston has everything she could want: an older sister happily wed, the future of her family estate secure, and ample opportunity to while her time away in the fields around her home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut now Vicky must marry—or find herself and her family destitute. Armed only with the wisdom she has gained from her beloved novels by Jane Austen, she enters society’s treacherous season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSadly, Miss Austen has little to say about Vicky’s \u003cem\u003eexact\u003c\/em\u003e circumstances: whether the roguish Mr. Carmichael is indeed a scoundrel, if her former best friend, Tom Sherborne, is out for her dowry or for her heart, or even how to fend off the attentions of the foppish Mr. Silby, he of the unfortunate fashion sensibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost unfortunately of all, Vicky’s books are silent on the topic of the mysterious accidents cropping up around her…ones that could prevent her from surviving until her wedding day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“Contemporary fans of the Austen novels and their screen adaptations will relish this rousing, late Georgian romance.”\u003cbr\u003e“While Vicky takes center stage, interspersed perspectives from other characters, including those of Sherborne and his half-sister, deepen the story’s themes… Frequent references to then-popular novels and a thoughtful historical note add additional context to this spirited romp.”\u003cbr\u003e“Charming and fun. Replete with intrigue, grand parties, and romantic entanglements, fans of Jane Austen will positively devour this book.”\u003cbr\u003e“Romance fans and Jane Austen devotees will devour this delicious Regency romp.”\u003cbr\u003e“Bathed in Cohen’s richly textured language, \u003cem\u003eDangerous Alliance \u003c\/em\u003eboldly shines a light on issues women struggled with historically: abuse, obstruction, and dominance. A timeless\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estory.”\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fresh, enchanting addition to the historical fiction genre!  The perfect read for fans of Jane Austen and \u003cem\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e!”\u003cbr\u003e“The perfect combination of mystery, intriguing characters, surprising action, and delightful romance. I loved every single word.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062857309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperTeen","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41111651877070,"sku":"9780062857309","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062857309.jpg?v=1649735875","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062857309","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}