A Daughter of Fair Verona - (Daughter of Montague) by Christina Dodd

Book Synopsis

Knives Out meets Bridgerton in Fair Verona, as New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd kicks off a frothy, irreverent, witty new series with an irresistible premise--told from the delightfully engaging point of view of Romeo and Juliet's clever, rebellious, fiercely independent daughter, Rosie Montague.
"Fun, funny, charming, and absolutely delightful. If you're looking for a novel to sweep you away and lift your spirits, look no further." --KRISTIN HANNAH, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Once upon a time a young couple met and fell in love. You probably know that story, and how it ended (hint: badly). Only here's the thing: That's not how it ended at all. Romeo and Juliet are alive and well and the parents of seven kids. I'm the oldest, with the emphasis on "old"--a certified spinster at twenty, and happy to stay that way. It's not easy to keep your taste for romance with parents like mine. Picture it--constant monologues, passionate declarations, fighting, making up, making out . . . it's exhausting.

Each time they've presented me with a betrothal, I've set out to find the groom-to-be a more suitable bride. But their latest match, Duke Stephano, isn't so easy to palm off. The debaucher has had three wives--all of whom met unfortunate ends. Conscience forbids me from consigning another woman to that fate. As it turns out, I don't have to . . .

At our betrothal ball--where, quite by accident, I meet a beautiful young man who makes me wonder if perhaps there is something to love at first sight--I stumble upon Duke Stephano with a dagger in his chest. But who killed him? Half of Verona had motive. And when everyone around the Duke begins dying, disappearing, or descending into madness, I know I must uncover the killer . . . before death lies on me like an untimely frost.

Review Quotes

"Fun, funny, charming, and absolutely delightful. If you're looking for a novel to sweep you away and lift your spirits, look no further." --Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A sharp, determined heroine, a clever historical mystery, sparkling wit, a unique setting, family drama and a dash of romance." --Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Lady Has a Past

"Shakespeare may roll over--then he'll sit up and applaud!!" --Mary Bly (Eloisa James), Shakespearean professor and New York Times Bestselling Author of Lizzie and Dante

"Who has the audacity to write a book about Romeo and Juliet's daughter? Christina Dodd, that's who! With its twisty plot and engaging characters, A Daughter of Fair Verona is charming, funny, and totally engaging. First I smiled, then I chuckled, then I laughed out loud. It's fresh, audacious, and altogether captivating. It's such a treat to read something I haven't read a thousand times before!" --Susan Elizabeth Phillips, # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"A tour de force! Witty, charming, snarky and just plain fun. Shakespeare is going to wish he'd written this!" --Susan Mallery, # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"This delightful, fast-paced mystery is a balm for the soul, with an ending that's not only satisfying but leaves you wanting more of this heroine, this family, and Christina Dodd's playful and clever voice." --Megan Chance, bestselling author of A Splendid Ruin

"Launching a new series based on an alternate ending to Romeo and Juliet, Dodd spins an entrancing story...Rosie is an amiable and witty narrator and Dodd's roller-coaster plot careens all the way to the cliffhanger ending. It's a strong start." --Publishers Weekly

"Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Dodd debuts a new fresh and fun historical mystery series that brilliantly showcases her inventive plotting skills and flair for crafting captivating characters. Dodd then defty wraps everything up in writing infused with a sharp and saucy sense of wit the Bard himself would be proud to claim as his own." --John Charles, The Poisoned Pen Bookstore (Scottsdale, AZ)

"Come to fair Verona, where we lay our scene (again) for an Elizabethan romp of a murder mystery, with sass, suspense, and even some swooning!" --Tegan Tigani, Queen Anne Book Co. (Seattle, WA)

"Okay, so the first thing I have to say about this book is: IT'S HILARIOUS! The second thing I have to say about it is: IT'S A HOOT! And the third thing is... just a second while I try to stop laughing... I LOVE IT!" --Linda Bond, Auntie's Bookstore (Spokane, WA)

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