Beautiful Things

Name: Beautiful Things
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405985598
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By Emily Rath

Series: Second Sons

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The first in a raunchy regency romance trilogy from viral TikTok sensation, Emily Rath. Rosalie Harrow is unmarried, near destitute and faces two choices—snag a wealthy gentleman or take a position as a governess. But headstrong Rosalie sees both futures as a kind of cage. When... Read More

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The first in a raunchy regency romance trilogy from viral TikTok sensation, Emily Rath.

Rosalie Harrow is unmarried, near destitute and faces two choices—snag a wealthy gentleman or take a position as a governess. But headstrong Rosalie sees both futures as a kind of cage.

When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she's there to meet the Dowager Duchess of Norland, the mysterious childhood friend of her late mother. Instead, Rosalie is thrust in the middle of a house party of eligible high society ladies all desperate to win the hand of the new, conveniently single duke.

And then there's the other gentlemen...

Lord James is the duke's younger brother.

Lieutenant Renley is begrudgingly searching for a bride.

And the tempestuous Mr. Burke, who irks Rosalie to no end.

The clock is ticking until the Michaelmas Ball, when the duke will announce his bride. Marriage is a trap and Rosalie will not be easily snared...but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy the chase while it lasts.

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Beautiful Things

The first in a raunchy regency romance trilogy from viral TikTok sensation, Emily Rath. Rosalie Harrow is unmarried, near destitute and faces two choices—snag a wealthy gentleman or take a position as a governess. But headstrong Rosalie sees both futures as a kind of cage. When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she's there to meet the...

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Alcott Hall

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405985598

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Emily Rath is an international bestselling author of fantasy and romance. Her books are swoony, spicy, and laugh out loud funny! She currently lives in Florida with her husband, son, and cat. They regularly comb the local beaches looking for shark teeth. Follow Emily! www.emilyrathbooks.com Instagram- @emilyrathauthor/ Tiktok- @emilyrathbooks

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