How to Marry a Marquis (Avon Romantic Treasure)

by Julia Quinn

Book Overview

When James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, offered to help Elizabeth Hotchkiss find herself a husband, he never dreamed that the only candidate he could propose would be himself...When James Sidwell,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380800810
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Avon
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

One of her best

I ve read quite a few Quinn books, some I love, some not so much. This I adored! The characters are engaging, the dialogue hilarious and the plot perfectly simple - no dastardly evildoer lurking in the background. I did, however, have to pause on several occasions to wipe away tears, of laughter. Ms Quinn’s best work includes plenty of humor- and this is one of her best.

Great romantic comedy!

James (Marquis of Riverdale) and Elizabeth love for each other builds slowly and deepens until you can almost feel it. This book was a pleasure to read and I couldn't put it down until it was finished. I really enjoyed the characters, as they were very likeable. YOU MUST HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR to enjoy this book. How to Marry a Marquis has lots of drama! The characters are colorful and unforgettable and make you want to yell at them one minute, next give them a shoulder to cry on , Next laugh out loud, and next feel their passion. The story and plot were entertaining and the heroine was spunky and fun. I laughed so hard at the dialogue and wit in between the characters. I was sad to have it end, but satisfied at the ending! How to Marry a Marquis has Lots of laugh out-loud, I-can't-believe-they-did-that scenes and oh so plenty of heart warming moments. How to Marry a Marquis was an emotional roller coaster, and I felt all the pain and joy they did. I was so engrossed, I read it in a day. The love scenes are ample & steamy, and the plot is a good one. A fast paced book with an intricate plot that I cannot help but enjoy. How to Marry a Marquis has a strong (but not obnoxious) heroine who is in no way ordinary, a back story which is compelling but doesn't get in the way of the love story, and of course a wonderful hero. Both the hero and the heroine have secrets of their own, which are slowly brought to light by the author, like layers being peeled from a (very good) onion.... Also You need to To Catch an Heiress it's the wonder 1st book to this series.

Grinned & Giggled through the Whole Book

Ms. Quinn has the most superb talent for creating witty dialogue and adorable characters, and I'm not just talking about the main couple! From the hero's unexpected, yet endearingly touching, kiss to "Miss Jane" to the laughable antics of a sly cat, this book was truly an enjoyable read. I caught myself going from grins to giggles to outright teary-eyed laughter and loving every minute of it. I'm so thankful it's part of a series. One book... for all of these wonderful characters... is just not enough! Thank you Ms. Quinn and please keep them coming!

Hilarious!!!!!!

Out of all the Julia Quinn books I have read (excluding Brighter Than the Sun) this has to be the most charming and funny books she has written. I adore the scene after the costume ball when Elizabeth finds out who James is,and he gets very angry at Caroline Ravenscroft from To Catch An Heiress and her husband Blake Ravenscroft. James is trying to be serious and pissed off but Caroline and Blake keep making inane comments on every threat he makes. But, the best scene in the whole book is the day after the ball and absolutely comes to Elizabeth's cottage to talk some sense into her about her relationship with James. So many mishaps and accidents happen in that one short period of time it's very amazing that Elizabeth didn't go insane. Also, Lady Danbury, Elizabeth's employer, is a very witty and eccentric character, not to mention hiliariously sarcastic. And to add to closing, I love the fact that Ms. Quinn sees fit to add Lady Danbury in The Viscount Who Loved Me. Even though she is barely in the novel, she is in there and is her regular funny self. All in all, I loved this novel and will gladly recommend it to anyone who has and appreciates a sense of humor.

Quinn is proving to be strong writer

She is companion to batty old lady. She had younger siblings depending upon her to keep them from starving. She happens upon a book entitled How To Marry a Marquis, and seizes upon the chance to aid her rusty skills because she knows she must marry to save her brothers and sisters. He is James Sidwell, Marquis of Riverdale, come to the aid of his batty old lady aunt. Maquerading as her new estate manager he is trying to track down a blackmailer. When he discovered her plans to attract a rich husband, he sets about to teach her how to catch a marquis - not realising he is the one stepping into the trap.

Delightfully charming!!!

I was fortunate to get an advance read of HOW TO MARRY A MARQUIS and all I can say is, *WOW!* This is Julia Quinn at her best. In HTMAM, we meet Elizabeth Hotchkiss, an impovershied gentrywoman whose life turns upside down after she discovers, in her irascible employer's library, a seemingly-innocuous little book entitled HOW TO MARRY A MARQUIS. With two sympathetic and lovable lead characters as well a quirky, totally engaging supporting cast that includes an autocratic but delightful schemer of an old lady, a precocious family, a hilarious cat, and two all too nosy and hopelessly interfering best friends whom readers will know instantly from Julia's acclaimed TO CATCH AN HEIRESS, this is a book of blazing 5-star magnitude. I can't recommend it highly enough. Well done, Julia Quinn!!!