The Worthingtons, Book 6
by Ella Quinn
GENRE: Historical Romance
BLURB:
Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography, and stop her from travelling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Still, Europe awaits . .
Phineas has studied architecture all over the world, yet Augusta is his most intriguing discovery yet. How can he resist a woman who loves maps and far-off lands? But her longing for all things foreign hinders any hope of courtship. When he learns her cousins have offered a trip to Europe, he secretly arranges to join their party. For he is determined to show Augusta that a real union is a thrilling adventure of its own. And when their journey is beset by dangerous obstacles, he gets far more opportunity than he bargained for . . .
Excerpt:
“Italy!” Her brother’s bellow could probably be
heard all over the town house and in Berkeley Square. Possibly even farther.
From her position on the sofa, Lady Augusta
Vivers stifled a sigh. She refused to allow her posture to sag or
disappointment to show on her countenance.
She had known her campaign to be
allowed to attend university was not going to be easy. Perhaps she should have
started her scheme earlier. Or given her brother a hint to temper his shock.
“It is not as if Padua is some unknown place in
South America or Africa,” she pointed out calmly.
“Where on earth did you come up with such an . .
. idea?” Her mother paled a bit and her faint voice pierced the deadened air.
“I wish to further my studies.” Augusta fought
to keep the exasperation from her tone. Why else would she want to go to
university? Not only that, but traveling there and living in Italy for a time
would allow her to see a little of the world she had been studying. “As
educated as Miss Tallerton and Mr. Winters are, they long ago exhausted the
limits of what they can teach me. Which is the reason I have been corresponding
with professors in Europe and taking lessons from visiting scholars, hoping to
learn more. It is no longer enough.” In fact, her thirst for knowledge had
grown to the point that she needed to attend university as much as she needed
food or air. “Yet it has become clear that the only way I am going to succeed
is by studying with experts. For that, I must attend university.”
“But, my dear”—her mother paused for a moment as
if to gather her thoughts—“do you not wish to wed?”
Of course she did. Just. Not. Now. “I do not
recall anyone asking Charlie if he was forsaking marriage simply because he
wished to attend Oxford.” She wished Grace’s brother, properly called the Earl
of Stanwood was here. He’d be able to help. Augusta turned her gaze back to
Matt. As her guardian and Earl of Worthington, he was the final decision maker.
“If I were a boy you would allow me to go.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
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Today bestselling author Ella Quinn's studies and other jobs have always been
on the serious side. Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were
her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing
them.
She
is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and
two beautiful granddaughters, and a Great Dane. After living in the South
Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband
decided to make their dreams come true and are now living on a sailboat. After
cruising the Caribbean and North America, she completed a transatlantic
crossing from St. Martin to Southern Europe. She's currently living in Germany,
happily writing while her husband is back at work, recovering from retirement.
Ella
loves when readers connect with her.
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