"The Viscount who loved me: the 2nd epilogue" was originally published as an e-book-- verso. I’ve never been to Clement.”). The last time he’d made the mistake of engaging a young chit fresh out of the schoolroom in conversation, she’d been unable to discuss anything other than food (she’d had a plate of strawberries in her hand at the time) and the weather (and she hadn’t even gotten that right; when Anthony had asked if she thought the weather was going to turn inclement, she’d replied, “I’m sure I don’t know. He was to belong to All Souls College, as his father had before him, and his life was as bright and dazzling as any eighteen-year-old had a right to enjoy. I saw it clearly and it didn’t even touch you.”, Benedict’s voice broke him out of his reverie, and Anthony blinked a few times before answering, “Nothing. Perhaps unsurprisingly, that is exactly where readers find Anthony at the beginning of The Viscount Who Loved Me. Arrives by Mon, Mar 29. “I don’t mind.”, Edwina sighed, but she reached out and gave Newton a quick pat, anyway. “That woman wouldn’t know how to pick out a dress color for her girls if a rainbow wrapped itself right around her neck.”. Of course, it did not escape her notice that he’d never repeated the gesture. He has little patience for the foibles of society, and quite frankly, most of the time This Author cannot say she blames him. Surely they could find someone in London who liked to read. Her lips remained parted by an inch or so, as if she’d meant to say something more but then forgotten to do it. They had to move her into a spare bedroom; she grew agitated at the thought of sleeping in the bed she’d shared for so many years with Edmund. He’d spent the last decade as the worst sort of rake, taking pleasure where he may. Third–and this was the most important–she couldn’t be anyone with whom he might actually fall in love. When Anthony found out, it was late afternoon. And their pitying faces… For the rest of his life he’d be haunted by those pitying faces. We were both stung. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Edmund taught Anthony how to ride. “Hmmph,” she said, her favorite expression of disdain. Anyone can see that poor girl needs a blue or a mint green.”. And so here she was —sitting in a somewhat faded drawing room in a rented house in a section of London that was almost fashionable, and…. That will teach me to listen to a shopgirl. “You dressed me in yellow,” Kate reminded her. They’d heard of such things before, but never in one so young and strong. I just don’t understand…”. You might have to settle for a man who likes to read and learn as you do.”, “That would be all right,” Edwina said happily. De reeks Bridgerton (deel 2) 12 h 23 min . “Daff,” he said hesitantly, too young to know what to do with a crying female and wondering if he’d ever learn, “what–”. One minute he was just standing there, and the next he was… he was…”, Anthony felt something very strange building within him, as if his muscles were about to jump through his skin. I don't believe that the rules were the same as they are today, but then again, I've never played croquet by the official rules. In fact, he’s the worst rake, period. Well, at least smaller and frailer than Edmund. The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton - Ebook written by Julia Quinn. She shook her head, her eyes hopelessly far away. It was impossible. 1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, This Author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London’s most elsuive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry. And six on Colin. . by Julia Quinn Rosalyn Landor Audiobook. To actually achieve more than Edmund had –in any way—that was nothing short of impossible. And as for the other three… He freely admitted that he broke out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of their getting involved with a man who bore a reputation like his. “Don’t worry. More details to follow.’ ”, “I am going upstairs,” Mary announced, shaking her head at her daughters’ antics. We shall simply go back to Somerset and enjoy our own company. Even Edwina, who was a huge social success by anyone’s measure, had been jealous that Kate had been singled out for an insult. Edwina was a beauty, while Kate was…. They certainly weren’t ready for the poorhouse, but they had to mind every penny and watch every pound. 3. He’d ridden in nearly every horse race society had to offer, he’d boxed at Gentleman Jackson’s, and he’d won more card games than he could count. At that very moment, the subject of their discussion was relaxing at White’s with two of his three younger brothers, enjoying a late afternoon drink. “Kate!” Edwina squealed, her eyes bugging out at the tiny triangle of newsprint that remained between her right thumb and forefinger. The Viscount Who Loved Me Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Julia Quinn (Author), Rosalyn Landor (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher) & 0 more 4.5 out of 5 stars 13,855 ratings At twenty (nearly twenty-one, if one was going to be scrupulously honest about it), Kate was a bit long in the tooth to be enjoying her first season in London. It was odd enough that his sister was sitting in the middle of the floor in the main hall. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. There were certain truths Kate had long since come to accept. But now it was time for marriage. For as he well knew, life was short and certainly meant to be enjoyed. The links will take you to the Website's homepage. He flaunts his exploits, behaves with utmost idiocy, and thinks himself dangerous to women. This Author was, sadly, unable to determine all the details, but there was a considerable to-do Thursday last near The Serpentine in Hyde Park involving Viscount Bridgerton, Mr. Nigel Berbrooke, both the Misses Sheffield, and an unnamed dog of indeterminate breed.This Author was not an eyewitness, b We shall get on fine with each other for company.”. She has managed to keep her secret for over a year now.”, “Nothing that big can stay a secret forever,” Mary replied. Anthony stopped short when he saw Daphne. The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn, 9780062353641, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. In the entire country!”, “I know, I was just using him as an example. “He’s been stung before,” Anthony added, his voice rising in volume. This is a fast-moving plot and honest clash between good and evil reality. Kate clapped a hand over her mouth, trying not to laugh. He was all too aware that his sudden declaration had come as a bit of a surprise. With their straitened finances, the Sheffields could manage the funds for only one trip to London. Web. He was… It was…”, Anthony knew he shouldn’t shake his sister while she sobbed, but he couldn’t help himself. “Well, it’s true. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. For a moment Anthony was sure he’d misheard. Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands—and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. He still kept a mistress, but never more than one at a time, and he discovered that he no longer felt the need to enter every horse race or stay late at a party, just to win that last hand of cards. “When I married your father,” she’d said, “I vowed to love you and bring you up with all the care and affection I’d give to a child of my own blood.”, Kate had managed to get in a single, “But–” before Mary carried on with, “I have a responsibility to your poor mother, God rest her soul, and part of that responsibility is to see you married off happily and securely.”. [She] has created a family so likable and attractive, a community so vibrant and engaging, that we want to crawl into the pages and know them.”, Julia Quinn is truly our contemporary Jane Austen.”, With tens of millions of copies in print, #1. The thing that left me disappointed was he turned chauvinistic on their wedding night “denying his rights” and the fact he never truly told her how much he wanted her & never the sister. “He’s gone and I… Oh, God, I…” She placed a hand on her belly, full and round with child. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate is the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams…, Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands—and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. As he grew closer to thirty, he’d realized that he was spending more and more time tending to his heritage and family and less and less in his old pursuit of decadence and pleasure. Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2010. Everyone knows he is the worst sort of rake. Anthony choked back the tears that were burning his eyes and stinging his throat and moved to her side. “A man with charm is an entertaining thing, and a man with looks is, of course, a sight to behold, but a man with honour, ah, he is the one, dear reader, to which the young ladies should flock. Benedict was still in the stables, having lost some silly bet with Anthony, the terms of which required him to rub down both horses. Anthony loved his mother. Well, perhaps more than a bit. by Julia Quinn Rosalyn Landor Audiobook. Corgis, while not an officially recognized breed in Britain until the 1920s, originated in Wales during the Middle Ages. We came across a nest. : When notorious rake Anthony Bridgerton announces that he has chosen a prospective bride, he faces unexpected opposition when his intended's meddlesome sister Kate decides to protect her innocent sister from the wicked aristocrat. “Gone.” She looked bewildered by the word, as bewildered as he felt. I think I should enjoy life with man who enjoyed scholarly pursuits as well.”, “Right. “But the truth is –and you know this even if I am not supposed to let on in public—I’m really rather bookish. “Besides, I want to see what she has to say about Viscount Bridgerton today.”, Edwina’s eyes, which were usually compared to peaceful Scottish lochs, glinted devilishly. “Eloise saw it. The Viscount Who Loved Me. “I’m not certain you’ll find many of those in town for the season.”, “I know.” Edwina let out a little sigh. Anthony Bridgerton hasn’t just decided to marry—he’s even chosen a wife! He was tall, his shoulders were broad, and he could ride a horse as if he’d been born in the saddle. It was not the sort of thing one wanted to advertise. “He was stung by a bee.”, For a moment Anthony could do nothing but stare at her. He doesn’t behave like an idiot for the simple reason that he isn’t an idiot (any moreso than must be expected among all members of the male gender). Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. “Just last week Mr. Berbrooke said you are an angel in blue. A little something about the Duke and Duchess of Hastings, who apparently arrived in town earlier this week, a list of the food at Lady Danbury’s ball, which she proclaimed ‘surprisingly delicious,’ and a rather unfortunate description of Mrs. Featherington’s gown Monday last.”, Edwina frowned. $16.18. Like. Besides, he’s not likely to choose a bride this year, anyway. So it stands to reason that Season 2’s source material can be found in the next novel, The Viscount Who Loved Me. “If you decide there isn’t a single gentleman in London who is good enough for you, then so be it. She needn’t be a raving beauty (although that would be nice), but if he was going to have to bed her, he figured a bit of attraction ought to make the job more pleasant. “It was a bee,” she said in a hollow voice. Edwina wasn’t likely to find a scholar back in Somerset either. I take Tea with Violet Bridgerton, and Other Mugs, Ebook Bridgerton Collection Vol. Anthony knew it would be. “I’m not in a snit,” Kate said, even though no one was listening. The news traveled faster than fire on rooftops. The Viscount Who Loved Me. She hadn’t even wanted a season. The broadest selection of online bookstores. Kate smiled wryly. “I never did get to see page two.”, Kate smiled at her sister’s sarcasm. Edmund Bridgerton had died at the age of thirty-eight. 2) by Julia Quinn Mass Market Paperback $14.49. Finally, his voice hoarse and barely recognizable, he said, “A man doesn’t die from a bee sting, Daphne.”. “Just last week she wrote about us, and heaven knows, we’re not the most interesting people in London.”, Kate smiled at her sister’s naivete. The topic of rakes has, of course, been previously discussed in this column, and This Author has come to the conclusion that there are rakes, and there are Rakes. To you?”, Kate looked back up. And it itches. Average Rating: (4.4) stars out of 5 stars 41 ratings, based on 41 reviews. I had half a mind to rip it off right there at the Ashbourne ball.”, Mary rolled her eyes. “The next he was what, Daphne?”. It was funny, he reflected later, how one’s life could alter in an instant, how one minute everything could be a certain way, and the next it’s simply… not. | POPSUGAR Entertainment “Just think of the fun Lady Whistledown would have had with that.”, “Ah yes,” Kate said, returning her grin. “I am both surprised and thankful that you saw fit to restrain yourself.”, “I am surprised but not thankful,” Edwina said with a mischievous smile. All three Sheffields knew that it would be Edwina who would snag a nobleman or marry into a fortune. And so the two girls were forced to make their debuts in the same year. It’s dreadfully distracting. “I’ll wager she’s correct. The Viscount Who Loved Me opens with the 29-year-old Anthony deciding it’s finally time to settle down and start a family. ― Julia Quinn, quote from The Viscount Who Loved Me “Anthony Bridgerton hátradőlt bőr karosszékében, elgondolkodva kortyolta a whiskyt; lötykölte, körbe áramoltatta a pohárban, majd megszólalt: - Arra gondoltam, hogy megnősülök. “You know, Edwina, it might be difficult to find you a true scholar outside the university towns. It was even more odd that she was crying. He had discovered women, and perhaps more splendidly, they had discovered him, and he even managed not to roll his eyes when he passed his mother in the hall—pregnant with her eighth child! I know I’m expected to make a grand and brilliant match, but I don’t have to marry someone who will ill-treat me. “Eloise told me. Even Edwina, who didn’t have a devious bone in her body, somehow knew how to stand and walk and sigh so that men came to blows just for the honor of helping her cross the street. Almost gone. His sisters would coddle the boy, and his mother might spoil him…. Newton, the overweight corgi, was modeled after Homer, a very friendly corgi who lived on my street. It was true that the viscount’s younger brother Hugo had died quite suddenly the year before, but such things did not necessarily run in families, and besides, even though Hugo had died by himself out of doors, no one had noticed a bee sting on his skin. He stumbled back a step, knowing something was wrong, terribly wrong. “And I’m sorry I did. Anthony’s father was, quite simply, the greatest man he’d ever known, possibly the greatest man who’d ever lived.