Autorka Amita Murray sa pohybuje na pomedzí žánrov a jej diela, hoci sa pokúšajú o vážnosť, prirodzene vykazujú humor. Vo svojich poviedkach sa venuje témam ako nefunkčné rodiny a túžba po svetovom mieri, často s osobitým pohľadom, ktorý čitateľov prekvapí. Jej písanie, inšpirované rozmanitými životnými skúsenosťami od tanca po prácu s technológiami, je charakteristické sviežim a neotrelým štýlom. Amita Murray zdieľa svoju vášeň pre písanie prostredníctvom výučby kreatívneho písania a jej práca je cenená pre svoju originalitu a ľahkosť.
A fresh and hilarious debut about family in all its brilliant, messy glory... You'll laugh, you'll cry' Sunday Times bestseller Dawn O'Porter Witty and heartfelt' HEAT A missing sister. A broken heart. A whole lot of trouble...
Amita Murray takes us on a journey from the pleasure gardens of society to the dangerous streets of 19 th century London, in this spectacular romantic debut by an unforgettable new voice. “Women mind their reputation if they want to marry. I don’t want to marry.” As the eldest daughter of an English earl and his Indian mistress, Lila Marleigh knows what it’s like to be an outsider from “polite” society. As children, she and her sisters were wrenched from their home and sent to England, never quite accepted by those who claimed to care for them. Now Lila has set herself up as hostess of an exclusive gaming club, charming the ton that flocks to her establishment each night, though it shuns her by day. One night, Ivor Tristram comes barging through her door, accusing her of being his father’s mistress. Lila defies his expectations at every step and convinces him to navigate London’s rat pits and pleasure gardens with her, in her quest to solve a violent crime.As they set out together to uncover the truth, an irresistible passion ignites that will shake them to the core. Lila must fight to protect those she loves, yet the biggest threat is to the sanctity of the heart she has guarded so carefully all her life.
'Sizzling romance with a splash of intrigue' Julia Quinn, author ofBridgerton **Regency Fiction with a sexy, modern twist, perfect for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte** _________________________________ He's a rogue. She's a liar. Together, they're scandalous... Mira Marleigh hides behind a pen name to write scandalous stories about the lords and ladies of society at the court of Queen Charlotte. Her world is turned upside down when an outrageous circular she writes sends Regency buck, Finnegan Underwood, on the run for murder. As Mira heads to the Devon coast in search of the real culprit, she finds herself caught in a den of ruffians and scoundrels, not least Finnegan himself. Now turned smuggler, he is proving to be one lawbreaker who is very hard to resist. Can Mira keep her head, and her heart, in her quest for the truth...? ___________________________________ Praise for the Marleigh Sisters series by Amita Murray: 'Delightfully engrossing with a dash of peril' Woman's Weekly 'Scintillating and scandalous' Cosmopolitan 'A dazzling romance...Unladylike Rules of Attraction has it all' My Weekly Good Housekeeping, 'Best Romance Books to Read'
Set in Bath during the Regency era, this novel combines sizzling romance with an element of intrigue, reminiscent of Jane Austen's "Persuasion." The story promises a delightful romp filled with engaging characters and captivating plot twists, appealing to fans of the genre. With endorsements from notable authors, it highlights the charm and excitement of the period, making it a must-read for those who enjoy historical romance.