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How to Marry a Marquis (Avon Romantic Treasure) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Julia Quinn (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books; Reissue edition (16 Feb 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0380800810
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380800810
  • Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 210,924 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Elizabeth Hotchkiss needs to marry a wealthy man, and fast. The oldest child of four well-bred orphans, she has managed to keep the wolf from their door for years, but she's running out of options. The only marriage prospect in sight is her landlord, Squire Nevins, but his lecherous gaze makes Elizabeth's skin crawl. So when she discovers the book How to Marry A Marquis in her employer's library, she impulsively stuffs it into her reticule and takes it home. Encouraged by her insistent sister, Elizabeth reluctantly agrees to learn the book's rules well enough to catch a monied husband. But first, she must find a man to practice her wiles on. Enter James Sidwell, the Marquis of Riverdale. Posing as the new estate manager per his beloved Aunt Danbury's instructions, he just happens to arrive at the Danbury estate on the very day that Elizabeth discovers the book. Is it too coincidental that James's Aunt Danbury needs his assistance in catching a blackmailer at the precise moment that Elizabeth needs a guinea pig? Perhaps, but neither Elizabeth nor James have reason to suspect that they are being lovingly manoeuvred.

James begins to search for a blackmailer, and Elizabeth is high on his list of suspects. While purposely spending time with her to explore her guilt or innocence, however, he's irresistibly drawn to her beauty and kindness as well as her practicality and sharp tongue. And when he learns that she's practising to entice a husband, he can't resist offering to tutor her in courtship. Before long, the two realise their growing feelings for each other. But the course of true love never did run smoothly, and the lovers encounter a few obstacles along the way. Will the evil Squire Nevins easily give up his designs on Elizabeth and her sisters? What about the nefarious blackmailer? And how will Elizabeth react if she discovers that James is not who he pretends to be?

How To Marry A Marquis is a delightful read with witty dialogue that sparkles, wonderful secondary characters--including the difficult Aunt Agatha and an impossibly arrogant cat named Malcolm--sensuous love scenes and a hero and heroine that readers will fall in love with. --Lois Faye Dyer

Synopsis
When Elizabeth Hotchkiss, a poverty-stricken companion, stumbles upon the book "How to Marry a Marquis" in her employer's library, she decides to use its guidance to find a husband to support her siblings.


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing, humorous and light-hearted romance, 26 Aug 1999
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For those readers who have grown tired of the heavy-handed, overly-dramatic romances, this is the book for you. I don't want to read another book where the unyielding, yet sympathetic, hero finds himself bleeding on the battlefield only to realize that he loves the beautiful heroine. Will he live long enough to express his true feelings? Of course! How to Marry a Marquis is the antithesis to the heavy-handed romance. Julia Quinn has crafted a charming story about a beautiful (of course), uncoordinated, soft-hearted girl who falls in love with a man who is not what he pretends to be. I laughed out loud while reading the book! I am looking forward to reading Quinn's next endeavor.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars gentle, engaging delight from Quinn, 3 Mar 2003
By Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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Quinn proves times and again, she delivers a very superior read.

Elizabeth Hotchkiss is beautiful, smart and loves her family, though she has more family that a young woman should have. Since her parent's death, she has been raising her brothers and sisters. She works for a very dotty (or is she) old lady of the nobility. She happens upon a book entitled How To Marry a Marquis, and seizes upon the chance to aid her rusty skills because she knows she must marry to save her brothers and sisters.

Her employer has sent for her nephew - James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, come to the aid of his dotty old lady aunt. Masquerading as her new estate manager he is trying to track down a blackmailer.

When he discovered her plans to attract a rich husband, he sets about to teach her how to catch a marquis - not realising he is the one stepping into the trap - they both have.

The characters are warm loving, and its witty. You will enjoy it from start to finish

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of those can't miss books!, 19 April 1999
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This is one of those books that you just can't put down until you read the final page. The characters are so realistic, it's almost like they are real people instead of characters in a book. The heroine, Elizabeth, is not a milk-water miss, but a woman with morals and ideals. She has raised her sisters and brother for five years since the death of her parents until circumstances force her to come to terms with the need to marry so her family won't go hungry. The lady she works for, Lady Danbury, takes things into her own hands by asking her favorite nephew to come to her, not as the Marquis of Riverdale, but as ordinary Mister James Sidwell, to solve a blackmail plot and to meet Elizabeth. When the Marquis found Elizabeth with the book "How to Marry a Marquis" he thinks at first he's been found out. Then he offers to help her to practice what she's read on him. The dilemma-she has fallen head over heels in love with James Sidwell, but when he is revealed to be the Marquis as well, she believes he has been making fun of her the entire time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars delightful
a great story. you cant help who you fall in love with and this story is it. elizabeth needs to find a rich husband who can help her support her family and she meets james, who... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lindymck

5.0 out of 5 stars I want to marry this Marquis
Julia Quinn does is again with yet another thoroughly enjoyable tale, packed with delightful characters and cracking wit. Read more
Published on 9 May 2007 by Rebecca Lusher

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Feel Good Story
This is one of those books you just cannot put down. It makes you laugh with them and the story is really wonderful. A true love story! Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2002 by mcjedgar@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent an author to compete with Johanna Lindsey
A book I purchased in the states whilst overthere on holiday.I read it the same day I purchased it and immediately went back for some of her other books. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and funny
After reading "To Catch an Heiress" I couldn't wait to read James story. I was not dissapointed! Read more
Published on 12 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely adorable, great book
This book was great. The characters were likable and deep. When John desribes his feelings, I sighed. There was actual dialog that evolved into love. Read more
Published on 3 Jul 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Great dialogue....shame about the length.
How to Marry a Marquis was short, fast paced and funny! The dialogue was great (if a tad unbelievable at times) and the characters delightful. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars read this book
If you: 1. want to laugh and cry and sigh and laugh..... 2. don't want to deal with a ton of misunderstandings and nastiness.....3. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Dynamic Characters Make for a Great Read
This was the first Julia Quinn book I have read. I will be purchasing more in the future. The characters in this delightful story were well-rounded and multi-dimensional. Read more
Published on 22 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
This is the first book of Julia Quinn's I've read. If this book is indicative of how good her other books are, I plan to buy all of her other titles. Read more
Published on 15 May 1999

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