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"Light, charming novellas sure to please."
Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Posted April 14, 2004

Lady Neely's dinner parties are always the talk of the ton. This time, instead of the marvelous food capturing society's attention, it's the theft of her ruby bracelet. Lady Whistledown's column reports the guest list, or as they are now being called, the suspects. Julia Quinn leads off with FIRST Read more...

"Great anthology"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 2, 2004

In 1816 Lady Whistledown provides society gossip to the delight of Regency romance readers as this quartet attains the high quality expected from the Ton's greatest snoop. "The First Kiss" by Julia Quinn. Though Tillie Howard mourns the death of her brother Harry, her parents insist she attend Lady Neely's Read more...

Summary

Who Stole Lady Neeley's Bracelet? Was it the fortune hunter, the gambler, the servant, or the rogue? All of London is abuzz with speculation, but it is clear that one of four couples is connected to the crime. Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1816 Julia Quinn enchants: A dashing fortune hunter is captivated by the Season's most desired debutante...and must prove he is out to steal the lady's heart, not her dowry. Suzanne Enoch tantalizes: An innocent miss who has spent her life scrupulously avoiding scandal is suddenly -- and secretly -- courted by London's most notorious rogue. Karen Hawkins seduces: A roving viscount comes home to rekindle the passionate fires of his marriage...only to discover that his beautiful, headstrong bride will not be so easily won. Mia Ryan delights: A lovely, free-spirited servant is dazzled by the romantic attentions of a charming earl...sparking a scandalous affair that could ruin them both. You'll hear it first from Lady Whistledown