A bright young thing : a novel
Moore, Brianne2021
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In 1931 England, Astra Davies defies all the conventions. Clever, witty, and determined, she smokes, drinks, plays a mean piano, and gallivants around London with her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. But she finds herself in a tight spot when her parents die suddenly, leaving her with a raft of debts. With few marketable skills and a closet full of family secrets, she has two choices: find a rich husband or make her own way. A fiercely driven woman like Astra is not about to cast her lot in with a man, especially out of desperation. And since the only man she fancies-Jeremy Harris, the Earl of Dunreaven-is as hard up as she is, her way forward is clear. But the path to independence is a bumpy one fraught with hazards and heartbreaking choices: a blackmailing socialite threatens to derail Astra's reputation, a brainless business partner just might drive her even further into debt, and a series of bruising scandals dogs her every step of the way. From the bustle of London to the country estates of the aristocracy, Astra embarks on a journey that tests her brains, wit, and mettle as never before. But one way or another, Astra Davies is dead set on proving she's no ordinary Bright Young Thing.
Príomhtheideal:
A bright young thing : a novel / Brianne Moore.
Údar:
Moore, Brianne, author
Eagrán:
First edition.
Inphrionta:
New York, NY : Alcove Press, 2021.
Leathanaigh in ord:
313 pages ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781643855332 (hbk)1643855336 (hbk)
Rangúchán Dewey:
823.92
I dteanga:
English
Réimse:
Orphans -- FictionSelf-realization in women -- FictionDetermination (Personality trait) -- FictionScandals -- FictionExtortion -- FictionNobility -- England -- FictionWomen -- England -- FictionNineteen thirties -- FictionEngland -- FictionGreat Britain -- History -- 20th century -- FictionHistorical fiction
BRN:
2338667
