A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting
| Author | Sophie Irwin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Regency romance |
| Publisher | Pamela Dorman/Viking |
Publication date | 12 July 2022 |
| ISBN | 0735245053 |
| OCLC | 1295242974 |
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting is a regency romance novel by Sophie Irwin. Her debut novel, it follows Kitty Talbot, an impoverished young woman in 1810s England with four younger sisters, as she attempts to marry her way into fortune to pay off her family's debts.
Reception
Kirkus Reviews called it a "sweet Regency debut for contemporary fans of classic romance."[1] Susan Maguire of the Booklist called it a "delicious historical rom-com in the vein of Martha Waters and Bridgerton without the smooching."[2] Elizabeth Gabriel of the Library Journal called it a "fine historical romance full of wit and banter" and recommended it as a "read-alike" to Mimi Matthews' The Siren of Sussex and the Bridgerton television series.[3]
References
- ^ "A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting". Kirkus Reviews. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Maguire, Susan (15 May 2022). "A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting". Booklist. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ Gabriel, Elizabeth (13 May 2022). "A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting". Library Journal. Retrieved 23 March 2025.