The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick: A Compelling YA Historical Romance of Inheritance and Scandal in Victorian London (English Edition)

Bridgerton meets The Davenports in this wildly entertaining standalone romance, following a young Black woman trying to balance her independence with her future in 1860s London’s high society. "Stella Sedgwick will steal your heart while tickling your funny bone. If you’re ready for a witty heroine, a hero with a heart of gold, and a plot that will keep you turning pages until late into the night, then this is the book for you!"--Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries Stella Sedgwick is a lost cause. Banished from etiquette lessons and unsure of her future, Stella dreams of a writing career and independence, but 1860s England offers little opportunity beyond marriage or servitude for a sharp-tongued, dark-skinned girl. When her late mother’s former employer summons Stella to London, he tells her of his intention to bequeath one of the family’s great estates to her. It’s a life-changing inheritance, but one that will precipitate a legal battle that would be easier if Stella were married. With her cousin Olivia by her side, Stella is thrust into London society and must navigate fashion and balls, insults and stares, and a rekindled connection to Nathaniel, her childhood best friend with a rakish reputation. Beyond the marriage market, living in London presents intriguing opportunities to Stella, like picking up her mother’s anonymous advice column to guide readers through upper-class perils. As new acquaintances are made and old secrets are uncovered, Stella must decide when to play by the rules, when to break them, and when to let herself follow her heart. EAN: 9781335006967 Farbverschnitt: Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen. Auflage: Original edition Erscheinungsjahr: 08.07.2025 Autoren: Isabelle, S. Auflage/Ausgabe: Original edition Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: 384 Themenüberschrift: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Historical~YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural~YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)~YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience Keyword: historical romance books;young adult romance;romance book;books for young adults;books for 14 year old boys;romance novel;ya books;young adult books;books for 12 year old girls;teen book;young;romance;young adult fiction;history;woman;sex;dress;gift;like;something;balls;queen;her;new;period;romantic;family;good books for teens;teen fiction books;theme;realistic fiction;prince;Historical romance;romance books;fiction;novel;books for 12 year old boys;books for teens;romance novels;teen romance books;teen books;Young Adult;ya;teen;social;princess;king;piece;love;realistic;historical;girl;best teen books;crush;gown;romantic novels;try;renassaince;experience Fachschema: Young Adult Fiction Fachkategorie: Kinder/Jugendliche: Gegenwartsliteratur~Kinder/Jugendliche: Familienromane~Kinder/Jugendliche: Historische Romane~Kinder/Jugendliche: Persönliche und soziale Themen: Familie~Kinder/Jugendliche: Persönliche und soziale Themen: Diversität, Gleichberechtigung und Inklusion~Kinder/Jugendliche: Persönliche und soziale Themen: Erste / neue Erfahrungen und Erwachsenwerden Interesse Alter: empfohlenes Alter: ab ca. 12 Jahre Altersempfehlung / Lesealter: 18 ab Alter: 13 Imprint-Titels: Storytide Länge: 216 mm Breite: 143 mm Höhe: 32 mm Gewicht: 481 gr Produktform: Gebunden