Título: Suitors and Sabotage
Autor: Cindy Anstey
Sinopse: Two young people must hide their true feelings for each other while figuring out who means them harm in this cheeky Regency romance from the author of Love, Lies and Spies and Duels & Deception. Shy aspiring artist Imogene Chively has just had a successful Season in London, complete with a suitor of her father's approval. Imogene is ambivalent about the young gentleman until he comes to visit her at the Chively estate with his younger brother in tow. When her interest is piqued, however, it is for the wrong brother. Charming Ben Steeple has a secret: despite being an architectural apprentice, he has no drawing aptitude. When Imogene offers to teach him, Ben is soon smitten by the young lady he considers his brother's intended. But hiding their true feelings becomes the least of their problems when, after a series of "accidents," it becomes apparent that someone means Ben harm. And as their affection for each other growsdespite their efforts to remain just friendsso does the danger. . . In Suitors and Sabotage, author Cindy Anstey delivers another witty young adult historical fiction novel that is the perfect mix of sweetly romantic and action-packed. Praise for Suitors and Sabotage: A Junior Library Guild Selection "Ansteys tale embraces a self-reliant main character, a loyal friend, innocent romance, witty conversation, and English country settings, each more splendid than the last. This is a delightful salute to Jane Austen and will be a treat for her fans." VOYA "Mystery and romance are delightfully intertwined . . . Taking inspiration from Jane Austen novels, Anstey's latest is a lighthearted and romantic read." Booklist
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Suitors and Sabotage”, de Cindy Anstey, publicado pela editora Swoon Reads, em 2018 e com 272 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Swoon Reads
Páginas: 272
Ano: 2018
Edição:
Linguagem: English
ISBN: 125014566X
ISBN13: 9781250145666
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Swoon Reads apresentam uma variedade de narrativas jovens que transitam entre desafios pessoais intensos e dilemas sociais atuais. A experiência de leitura costuma envolver personagens adolescentes enfrentando conflitos internos, como aceitação de identidade, relacionamentos complicados e superação de traumas, em ambientes que vão desde pequenas cidades até mundos fantásticos e situações extremas. O tom varia entre o dramático e o leve, com ritmo que alterna momentos de tensão e humor, sempre com foco na construção emocional dos protagonistas. O catálogo sugere obras que exploram tanto o realismo contemporâneo quanto elementos de fantasia e suspense, oferecendo diversidade temática e narrativa.
