The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin
THE FORTUNE HUNTER is the true story of a nineteenth century Queen of Hearts and a cavalry captain, told by the author of the bestselling, MY LAST DUCHESS.
'Timeless, tantalising and ultimately, hugely satisfyingA terrific novel' -- Richard and Judy, Richard and Judy Book Club
Sparkling and thoroughly engaging...highly enjoyable * The Times *
'A turbocharged drama packed with passion, politics and plenty of horsepower' * Tatler *
'Finery, flattery, flirting and the erotic charge of the hunt' * Sunday Times *
'A hugely enjoyable historical romp and a major new talent' * Sunday Express *
'Delicious and clever and addictive' * Elizabeth Buchan *
'A rollicking good read...maintains a thrilling pace' * Mail on Sunday *
'Wonderful characters, completely assured writing and feel for the hunting milieu and above all such fun. It's going to be a giant hit' -- Amanda Craig
'Daisy Goodwin has triumphed again. In THE FORTUNE HUNTER she weaves a rich and textured tale of desire and ambition. Sizzling with energy and passion on every page, Goodwin's characters compel the reader to fall in love with them' -- Amanda Foreman
'A sumptuous, scrumptious confection, with country houses, Austrian Empresses and Victorian glamour galore' -- Lucy Worsley
'An intelligent and entertaining romp through the ballrooms and boudoirs of late 19th century society' * Good Housekeeping *
Expertly drawn characters, exquisite period detail...a sparkling read * The Lady Magazine *
Sparkling and thoroughly engaging...highly enjoyable * The Times *
'A turbocharged drama packed with passion, politics and plenty of horsepower' * Tatler *
'Finery, flattery, flirting and the erotic charge of the hunt' * Sunday Times *
'A hugely enjoyable historical romp and a major new talent' * Sunday Express *
'Delicious and clever and addictive' * Elizabeth Buchan *
'A rollicking good read...maintains a thrilling pace' * Mail on Sunday *
'Wonderful characters, completely assured writing and feel for the hunting milieu and above all such fun. It's going to be a giant hit' -- Amanda Craig
'Daisy Goodwin has triumphed again. In THE FORTUNE HUNTER she weaves a rich and textured tale of desire and ambition. Sizzling with energy and passion on every page, Goodwin's characters compel the reader to fall in love with them' -- Amanda Foreman
'A sumptuous, scrumptious confection, with country houses, Austrian Empresses and Victorian glamour galore' -- Lucy Worsley
'An intelligent and entertaining romp through the ballrooms and boudoirs of late 19th century society' * Good Housekeeping *
Expertly drawn characters, exquisite period detail...a sparkling read * The Lady Magazine *
Daisy Goodwin's work as a TV producer and presenter includes Reader I Married Him, Bookworm and The Nation's Favourite Poems; she is also the creator of Grand Designs and wrote the script for ITVs Victoria . She has edited numerous poetry anthologies, including the bestselling 101 Poems That Could Save Your Life, and is the author of Silver River, a memoir as well as two novels, My Last Duchess and The Fortune Hunter. Goodwin reviews regularly for the Times and Sunday Times and writes a bibliotherapy column for the Daily Mail.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780755348114 |
| ISBN 10 | 0755348117 |
| Title | The Fortune Hunter |
| Author | Daisy Goodwin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2014-08-28 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |