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Historical Fiction · 2012 · PG-13

A Night Like This

by Julia Quinn

A governess with a secret past meets an earl who won't leave her alone.

For14+GenreHistorical FictionLength372 pagesRead time~10.3 hoursCommunity ratings0

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What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.

Violence

Some

Past assault; a villain who pursues the heroine; some physical danger

Language

Barely any

Period language

Sexual Content

Some

Mild to moderate romantic scenes

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Shame over past assault; living in hiding; fear of being found

What this book is about

Anne Wynter, a governess, is hiding from a dangerous man who has ruined her life once already. Daniel Smythe-Smith sees through her careful facade and refuses to be put off. A Night Like This balances Quinn's characteristic wit with genuine tension as Anne's past catches up with her.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Past sexual assault in backstory

Villain pursuit creates tension

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