Queen Bee -- Amalie Howard

<b>A girl seeking retribution against her backstabbing former best friend finds her plans slightly derailed once she catches the eye of a familiar, handsome marquess. Bestselling author Amalie Howard delivers a delightful, anti-historical Regency-era romp that's <i>Bridgerton</i> meets <i>The Count of Monte Cristo</i>!</b> <p/>Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed--when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined. <p/>Nearly three years later, eighteen-year-old Ela is consumed with bitterness and a desire for . . . revenge. Her enemy is quickly joining the crème de la crème of high society while she withers away in the English countryside. <p/>With an audacious plan to get even, Ela disguises herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrates London's elite. But when Ela reunites with the only boy she's ever loved, she begins to question whether vengeance is still her greatest desire. <p/>In this complicated game of real-life chess, Ela must choose her next move: Finally bring down the queen or capture the king's heart?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Amalie Howard<br><b>Publisher:</b> Joy Revolution<br><b>Published:</b> 12/26/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 368<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.65lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780593483534<br><b>Age Range:</b> 12-UP