How to Lose a Lord in Ten Days

‘Austen meets Emily Henry, this is a total treat. Stylish, witty, pacey, and immersive – Sophie Irwin is the queen of the regency romcom’ Niamh Hargan, The Break-Up Clause

‘Full of heart, laugh out loud funny and a pure joy to read – her best yet’ Jessica Bull, Ms Austen Investigates

‘Such style, wit and beautiful story-telling … Better than Bridgerton, as good as any Heyer’ Susan Lewis, Nothing to See Here

‘Sheer happiness and sunshine … deliciously funny, warm and wise and sparklingly romantic. An enemies to lovers romance that is far too tempting to put down’ Cressida McLaughlin, The Happy Hour

‘A funny, clever read packed full of characters to root for. A must-read author for me’ Cesca Major, If I Were You

Praise for Sophie Irwin:

‘Witty, enrapturing and deliciously improper – I was entirely seduced.’ Beth Morrey

‘A perfectly pitched blend of collar-tightening tension, hilarious societal rules and a will-they-won’t-they that echoes the golden age of the romcom. Sophie Irwin is a genius’ Ore Agbaje-Williams

‘An absolute delight from beginning to end, immersing readers in a masterfully crafted Regency world brimming with loveable characters and laugh-out-loud wit!’ Felicity George

‘I absolutely loved this book. It gave me all the delicious feelings I want from a Regency romance, and more! I simply could not put it down till I was finished.’ Emma Orchard

‘Sophie Irwin continues to lead the charge for Regency revival with this fabulously witty, unputdownable and oh-so-swoonworthy follow-up to her debut. I adored Eliza’s story.’ Jessica Bull

‘This sparkling novel has all the elegance and charm you could hope for in a 19th-century romance – but also a very modern sensibility, it’s witty and fun, which makes it relatable.’ Adele Parks

Sophie Irwin grew up in Dorset before moving to south London. She spent several years working as an assistant editor before going freelance. Sophie has spent years immersed in studying historical fiction, from a dissertation on how Georgette Heyer helped win World War Two, to time spent in dusty stacks and old tomes losing herself in Regency London researching this book. A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting was Sophie’s debut novel and sold in twenty territories worldwide.