Philippa Holds Court

· Clavering Chronicles Book 2 · Jennie Goutet
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She’s capable of many things—including driving him mad.

At the start of their London Season, Philippa Clavering discovers her friend Susan is being pursued by the wrong gentleman and decides to turn Susan’s head to a worthier suitor. Not one to shrink from what she views as her duty and gift, Philippa sets plans in motion to bring about the happy ending her friend deserves. What she does not expect is to have Susan’s older brother watching—and criticizing—her every move.

After a respectable number of years on the town, Jack Blythefield is at last contemplating the idea of settling down. What he seeks is a compliant wife to provide him an heir or two and make his home comfortable while he spends his evenings at the club where a man can get some peace. What he does not need is a termagant who sets his life on end with madcap schemes which invariably involve his unwilling assistance.

However, when the reputation of Jack’s family is threatened, Philippa is the one he turns to. And as her most determined suitor grows assured of his conquest, Jack must decide if a comfortable and docile wife is truly what he seeks, or if he should throw down the gauntlet of his heart before Philippa closes court.

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4.3
3 reviews
Priscila
1 May 2022
I loved getting to experience Philippa Holds Court as an audiobook this time around. I had already loved this enemies-to-lovers story, but I enjoyed it all the more thanks to Stevie Zimmerman's narration. She truly brought to life all the characters, and both Philippa's and Jack's voices were perfect. Of course, she nailed all the nuances in the story (from cold and indifferent to impassioned declarations of love) as well as portraying various voices for characters both old and young, serious or effusive. Surprisingly, the political talk (which still reminds me of Poldark Season 4) was easier to follow, though perhaps this being a re-read was the main reason it helped. Either way, I'd definitely recommend it and say it's best enjoyed as a great sequel (though I guess it can also stand on its own), since it allows the reader to see how previous characters are doing (mainly Lucius and Selena); and now I'm certainly ready to dive into George's story. :) ~ 5 stars!
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About the author

Jennie Goutet is an American-born Anglophile who lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside of Paris. Her imagination resides in Regency England, where her best-selling proper Regency romances are set. She is also author of the award-winning memoir Stars Upside Down, two contemporary romances, and a smattering of other published works. A Christian, a cook, and an inveterate klutz, Jennie sometimes writes about faith, food, and life—even the clumsy moments—on her blog, aladyinfrance.com. You can learn more about Jennie and her books, and sign up for her newsletter, on her author website: jenniegoutet.com.

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