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The Spanish Bride
Oct 9, 2024 4:22 PM

Author:Georgette Heyer

The Spanish Bride

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!

'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser

'Once you step into her world, you won't look back.' Katie Fforde

'If you haven't ready Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans

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A veteran campaigner at the age of twenty-five, Brigade-Major Harry Smith is reputed to be the luckiest man in Lord Wellington's army.

But at the siege of Badajos, his friends foretell the ruin of his career. For when Harry meets the defenceless Juana, he falls instantly in love.

With the selfsame ardour he so frequently displays in battle, Harry dives happily into marriage. In his beautiful young bride, he finds a kindred spirit: bold and courageous, she is his perfect match.

But for Juana, who chooses to accompany her new husband's army, a long, perilous year of war must follow ...

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Readers love The Spanish Bride . . .

***** 'I'm totally in awe of Georgette Heyer's ability to bring history to life.'

***** 'Her books on the Peninsular War are just... brilliant.'

***** 'Heyer did an amazing job on this one!'

***** 'One of her most exciting books; I couldn't put it down.'

***** 'This book is must read for anyone with a love of period drama, war and romance.'

Reviews

The ultimate in feel-good fiction reads, it will fill your heart with Christmas spirit

—— Milly Johnson

A fabulous festive read

—— Heidi Swain

A gorgeous festive treat... this is an absolute delight

—— Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins

A mouth-watering and hugely entertaining read

—— Heidi Swain , North Norfolk Living

[A] hugely enjoyable story... full of humour with a large dose of Christmas spirit

—— Lancashire Post

A heart-warming, intriguing, magical read!

—— My Creative Notebook

A cosy seasonal read

—— Choice

Light and fluffy as a snowflake, this'll warm your cockles

—— Peterborough Telegraph

The regal setting and lots of delicious description make this family affair a real delight

—— Metro

'Full of charm, wit and beautifully picturesque settings ... one of the author's best festive novels to date

—— Culturefly

Trisha Ashley delivers yet another Christmas cracker

—— My Weekly

Engaging and smile-inducing

—— The Connaught Telegraph

Heartfelt charm, memorable characters, steamy moments...this rom-com has it all

—— Women's World

A wonderfully noirish dissection of domestic dysfunction

—— iNEWS

Magnificent, pyrotechnic, deliciously theatrical

—— Guardian

Her best yet, a gripping family saga that sees her tackle female rage, ageism, mental health, sibling rivalry and the frailties of technology with incisive wit and verve. Quintessential Moriarty: suspenseful and funny, full of twists and as binge-worthy as the finest box set

—— Mail on Sunday

Utterly and completely wonderful: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family. A thrillingly honest depiction of a long marriage and an unsentimental look at the lives of their four children, which also happens to be a hugely engaging, sometimes very funny, page-turner

—— Marian Keyes

Liane Moriarty is back with another tour de force

—— Grazia

Acutely observed and often poignant, this is a brilliant portrayal of a long marriage, warts and all. Just as compelling [as Big Little Lies] - the story of a family that appeared perfect but is unravelling at top speed

—— Sunday Express

Full of realistic characters and sharp human insights

—— Good Housekeeping

Deliciously dark . . . An utterly absorbing mystery that will hook you in

—— Real People

[A] sharp and perceptive tale of ambition, pressure and family politics

—— Daily Mail

Moriarty is excellent - amusing and astute - on the small indignities that make up a marriage, a family and a life . . . Possesses the insight and warmth that Moriarty brings to all her books

—— Guardian

The latest book from one of your favourite authors

—— Prima

Thrilling, a masterclass

—— Sun

Clever & relatable . . . Explores sibling bonds, parental relationships & how events can change your future forever

—— Woman & Home

A real pleasure to read

—— Daily Mail

With heart, humour and a killer plot - this is another smash hit read

—— Best

The perfect mix of edge-of-your-seat plotting, well-crafted characters and a satisfying ending

—— Good Housekeeping

A deliciously dark tense mystery drama

—— Good Housekeeping

Thrilling

—— Grazia

This will keep you guessing until the end

—— Red

If you love a good mystery with deep emotion at its heart, this is the novel for you

—— Living North

Ingenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling

—— Female First

There is not a word wasted. I could not put it down

—— Today UK News

The ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight

—— Press Association

Praise for Liane Moriarty

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Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

—— Jojo Moyes

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

—— Sophie Hannah

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

—— Reese Witherspoon

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

—— Sunday Express

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

—— Good Housekeeping

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive

—— Heat

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

—— Stephen King

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

—— Woman & Home

Like drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

—— USA Today

Perfect

—— Hello

Fascinating and compassionate

—— Daily Telegraph

I loved every line of it

—— Louise Candlish

Funny and captivating

—— Closer

A cracking story cleverly told

—— Fabulous
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