Amita Murrays schrijfstijl balanceert op het snijvlak van genres, waarbij zelfs serieuze pogingen van nature een vleugje humor verraden. Haar korte verhalen duiken in thema's als disfunctionele families en de zoektocht naar wereldvrede, vaak vanuit een uniek perspectief dat lezers verrukt. Gevormd door een diverse achtergrond, variërend van dans en kunstschrijven tot functies in technologie en counseling, is haar vertelstem zowel fris als onderscheidend. Murray deelt haar passie voor verhalen vertellen door creatief schrijven te onderwijzen, en haar werk wordt geprezen om zijn originaliteit en boeiende toon.
Set in Bath during the Regency era, this novel combines sizzling romance with an element of intrigue, reminiscent of Jane Austen's "Persuasion." The story promises a delightful romp filled with engaging characters and captivating plot twists, appealing to fans of the genre. With endorsements from notable authors, it highlights the charm and excitement of the period, making it a must-read for those who enjoy historical romance.
Amita Murray takes us on a journey from the pleasure gardens of society to the dangerous streets of 19 th century London, in this spectacular romantic debut by an unforgettable new voice. “Women mind their reputation if they want to marry. I don’t want to marry.” As the eldest daughter of an English earl and his Indian mistress, Lila Marleigh knows what it’s like to be an outsider from “polite” society. As children, she and her sisters were wrenched from their home and sent to England, never quite accepted by those who claimed to care for them. Now Lila has set herself up as hostess of an exclusive gaming club, charming the ton that flocks to her establishment each night, though it shuns her by day. One night, Ivor Tristram comes barging through her door, accusing her of being his father’s mistress. Lila defies his expectations at every step and convinces him to navigate London’s rat pits and pleasure gardens with her, in her quest to solve a violent crime.As they set out together to uncover the truth, an irresistible passion ignites that will shake them to the core. Lila must fight to protect those she loves, yet the biggest threat is to the sanctity of the heart she has guarded so carefully all her life.
A fresh and hilarious debut about family in all its brilliant, messy glory... You'll laugh, you'll cry' Sunday Times bestseller Dawn O'Porter Witty and heartfelt' HEAT A missing sister. A broken heart. A whole lot of trouble...