The Smile of the Stranger

The Paget family''s adventures begin in this Gothic Regency romance from legendary author Joan Aiken, perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Netflix''s romantic drama series inspired by the novels of Julia Quinn. When danger forces expatriate English gentlewoman Juliana Paget to flee her home in Italy, she embarks on a journey full of thrilling adventure. Nothing could have prepared her for outwitting a French mob, crossing the Channel in a hot air balloon, or fending off the advances of the fascinating Count Welcker. Arriving in London just in time for her very first Season, Juliana is going to find all her ideals challenged and the truth of her heart finally revealed. ''Joan Aiken''s invention seemed inexhaustible, her high spirits a blessing, her sheer storytelling zest a phenomenon. She was a literary treasure, and her books will continue to delight for many years to come.'' Philip Pullman

Product details

• Authors: Joan Aiken
• Publisher: Pan Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 13.07.2023
• EAN: 9781529093520
• ISBN: 978-1-5290-9352-0
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 197 mm x 23 mm
• Series: The Paget Family Saga
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Sussex, Historical romance, FICTION / Sagas, Historical fiction, Historical adventure, FICTION / Romance / Action & Adventure, c 1810 to c 1819, C 1700 To C 1800