Mr Malcolm's List: a bright and witty Regency romp, perfect for fans of Bridgert

Description: Mr Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain A witty historical romantic comedy with Jane Austen-esque appeal. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description [A] witty Austen-esque romp Entertainment WeeklyMove over, Mr Darcy, theres a new man in town...It is a truth universally acknowledged that an arrogant bachelor deserves his comeuppance...The Honourable, excessively handsome, excessively wealth and perhaps a tad egotistical, Mr Malcolm is searching for a wife - but not just any wife. Hes armed himself with a list of ideal qualities that his future wife will have to embody. After years of searching, hes beginning to despair of ever finding this paragon . . . until Selina Dalton arrives in town.Selina, a vicars daughter of limited means, is thrilled when her friend Julia invites her to London - until she learns its part of a plot to exact revenge on Mr Malcolm, whose list has been discovered. Using the list, Selina is to play the part of his perfect woman, only to shatter his hopes at the most opportune moment.Given their instant attraction, Selina is initially reluctant, but when Mr Malcolm begins judging her against his unattainable standards, she decides that its high time to bring him down a peg or three. For she has some qualifications of her own, and if he is to meet them, he must reveal the real man behind his carefully controlled facade . . .Praise for Mr Malcolms ListFresh and spirited . . . a delightful tale Amanda QuickA merry romp! Mr Malcolms List is packed with action as one tangled romantic misunderstanding follows fast upon anothers heels - to hilarious effect Mary BaloghA charming, light-hearted confection, with humour, sparkling banter and gently simmering romantic tension Anne GracieHilarious and fast-paced, Mr. Malcolms List is a bright and refreshing Regency romp Shelf AwarenessThis effervescent love story is a charmer Publishers WeeklyIt was witty, hilarious, and contained a cast of upbeat, brooding, and feisty characters that all graced the page with subtle pride and prejudice undertones. I loved it! The Nerd Daily Flap Move over, Mr Darcy, theres a new man in town . . . It is a truth universally acknowledged that an arrogant bachelor insistent on a wife who meets the strictest of requirements . . . deserves his comeuppance. The Honourable Mr Malcolm is searching for a wife, but not just any wife. Hes determined to elude the fortune hunters and find a woman who will meet the qualifications of his well-crafted list. But after years of searching, hes beginning to despair of ever finding this paragon. And then Selina Dalton arrives in town . . . Selina, a vicars daughter of limited means, is thrilled when her friend Julia invites her to London - until she learns its part of a plot to exact revenge on Mr Malcolm. Selina is reluctant to participate in Julias scheme, especially after meeting the irresistible Mr Malcolm, who seems very different from the arrogant scoundrel of Julias description. But when Mr Malcolm begins judging Selina against his unattainable standards, Selina decides that she has some qualifications of her own. And if he is to meet them, he must reveal the real man behind . . . Mr Malcolms List. A merry romp! Mr. Malcolms List is packed with action as one tangled romantic misunderstanding follows fast upon anothers heels - to hilarious effect Mary Balogh A charming, light-hearted confection, with humour, sparkling banter and gently simmering romantic tension Anne Gracie Author Biography Suzanne Allain is a screenwriter who lived in New York and Beijing before returning to her hometown of Tallahassee, Florida, where she lives with her husband. She makes frequent visits to Los Angeles for work, but one of her most memorable trips was to London to see her script MR. MALCOLMS LIST: OVERTURE being filmed. Review Suzanne Allain delivers a fresh, spirited take on the classic Regency romp. Mr. Malcolms List is a delightful tale that perfectly illustrates the enduring appeal of the Regency romance. Its all here - the fast, witty banter, the elegant ballrooms, the quirky characters, the charming, strong-willed heroine and the dashing hero who has a thing or two to learn about loveA merry romp! Mr. Malcolms List is packed with action as one tangled romantic misunderstanding follows fast upon anothers heels - to hilarious effectSuzanne Allain is a fresh new voice in historical romance. Mr. Malcolms List is a charming, light-hearted confection, with humour, sparkling banter and gently simmering romantic tension; in other words, classic Regency romance Long Description [A] witty Austen-esque romp Entertainment Weekly Move over, Mr Darcy, theres a new man in town... It is a truth universally acknowledged that an arrogant bachelor deserves his comeuppance... The Honourable, excessively handsome, excessively wealth and perhaps a tad egotistical, Mr Malcolm is searching for a wife - but not just any wife. Hes armed himself with a list of ideal qualities that his future wife will have to embody. After years of searching, hes beginning to despair of ever finding this paragon . . . until Selina Dalton arrives in town.Selina, a vicars daughter of limited means, is thrilled when her friend Julia invites her to London - until she learns its part of a plot to exact revenge on Mr Malcolm, whose list has been discovered. Using the list, Selina is to play the part of his perfect woman, only to shatter his hopes at the most opportune moment.Given their instant attraction, Selina is initially reluctant, but when Mr Malcolm begins judging her against his unattainable standards, she decides that its high time to bring him down a peg or three. For she has some qualifications of her own, and if he is to meet them, he must reveal the real man behind his carefully controlled facade . . . Praise for Mr Malcolms List Fresh and spirited . . . a delightful tale Amanda Quick A merry romp! Mr Malcolms List is packed with action as one tangled romantic misunderstanding follows fast upon anothers heels - to hilarious effect Mary Balogh A charming, light-hearted confection, with humour, sparkling banter and gently simmering romantic tension Anne Gracie Hilarious and fast-paced, Mr. Malcolms List is a bright and refreshing Regency romp Shelf Awareness This effervescent love story is a charmer Publishers Weekly It was witty, hilarious, and contained a cast of upbeat, brooding, and feisty characters that all graced the page with subtle pride and prejudice undertones. I loved it! T he Nerd Daily Review Quote Suzanne Allain delivers a fresh, spirited take on the classic Regency romp. Mr. Malcolms List is a delightful tale that perfectly illustrates the enduring appeal of the Regency romance. Its all here - the fast, witty banter, the elegant ballrooms, the quirky characters, the charming, strong-willed heroine and the dashing hero who has a thing or two to learn about loveA merry romp! Mr. Malcolms List is packed with action as one tangled romantic misunderstanding follows fast upon anothers heels - to hilarious effectSuzanne Allain is a fresh new voice in historical romance. Mr. Malcolms List is a charming, light-hearted confection, with humour, sparkling banter and gently simmering romantic tension; in other words, classic Regency romanceQuick and cute classic regency romance . . . It was witty, hilarious, and contained a cast of upbeat, brooding and feisty characters that all graced the page with subtle Pride and Prejudice undertones. I loved it! - The Nerd DailyThis witty Austen-esque romp . . . is a sparkling twist on the Regency-era ballroom scenes and misunderstandings that litter historical romance.... Allains writing is wry and delightful, bursting with witty asides and droll commentary . . . a story that delights and tantalizes - Entertainment WeeklyAllains characters are witty and appealing, and the sizzle between Jeremy and Selina is convincing. This effervescent love story is a charmer - Publishers WeeklyWith a feature film already in the works, building on a script also written by Allain, this captivating Regency is sure to be oft-requested and relished by fans of the period - Library JournalHilarious and fast-paced, Mr. Malcolms List is a bright and refreshing Regency romp - Shelf Awareness Promotional "Headline" A witty historical romantic comedy with Jane Austen-esque appeal. Details ISBN0349427569 Author Suzanne Allain Pages 256 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2020 ISBN-10 0349427569 ISBN-13 9780349427560 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-07-28 Imprint Piatkus Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English DEWEY 813.6 UK Release Date 2020-07-28 Subtitle a bright and witty Regency romp, perfect for fans of Bridgerton Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-09-27 AU Release Date 2020-09-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131356187;

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