The Regency Switch - by Helen Gaskell (Paperback)

About the Book

The Holiday meets Lost in Austen, with a sprinkling of Bridgerton steam...

Book Synopsis

The Holiday meets Lost in Austen, with a sprinkling of Bridgerton steam...

'A fun, fresh take on a Regency romcom that had me alternately cackling and swooning from the first page right up to the last' VIRGINIA HEATH

'If, like me, you're desperately searching for something to scratch thatBridgerton itch, this captivating novel from Helen Gaskell is sure to hit the spot...A charming, witty romance guaranteed to make hearts race and fans flutter' MY WEEKLY

'Hilarious moments and steamy scenarios, ensure this time-travel romance is escapism at its best!' CANDIS

'Are you kidding me? Regency romance, time travel, lesbian shenanigans, Reddit reactions on Instagram? Sign me up! I'm so there!' ★★★★★

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It's time to change things up ...

Etta Moore expects nothing more from a Tuesday than another dull day in the office. But when her morning commute ends in Regency England, she is forced to accept the impossible: she and her ancestor Miss Henrietta Bainbridge - or 'Mad Hetty', as she's known amongst the ton - have switched bodies.

Suddenly Etta and Hetty must get to grips with the new worlds they find themselves in. For Etta, it's goodbye to dating apps and the daily commute and hello to the list of things 'Ladies Do Not' do. Luckily the dashing Lord Stanhope is on hand to aid her through even the most shocking of faux pas.

Meanwhile Hetty, who has always felt unseen and unknown, finds her truest self blossoming with the help of 21st century medicine and the most welcome attentions of her rather beautiful Adult Learning teacher, Stella.

Two hundred years away from everything they've ever known, might Etta and Hetty have actually found a place where they each truly belong?

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Perfect for fans of:

⏰ Time travel shenanigans

👭 Found family

💗 Dashing Regency heroes

🌈 Sapphic romance

🍨 Trifle ...

The Regency Switch is the talk of the ton:

'One of the best time travel romances I have ever read' ★★★★★

'Devoured in one happy sitting!' MICHELLE KENNEY

'So much fun...I highly enjoyed this' ★★★★★

'I had an absolute blast reading this funny and touching novel' EMMA ORCHARD

'I absolutely devoured this book' ★★★★★

'Both charming historical romp and witty contemporary romance with just the right amount of spice' DARCY McGUIRE

'Fun and charming' ★★★★★

'I highly recommend this if you're looking for an escapist book which will leave you feeling warm, fuzzy, and believing in the power of love' DANA HAWKINS

'Fun and charming' ★★★★★

'Delightful...the ending made me swoon!' ★★★★★

Review Quotes

'A brilliantly fun time-slip, regency romcom that effortlessly weaves the lives of Etta and Hetty - despite their separation by two hundred years. The dual storyline was fresh and funny (chamber pot anyone?), the characters flawed and lovable. Devoured in one happy sitting!' Michelle Kenney

'A fun, fresh take on a Regency romcom that had me alternately cackling and swooning from the first page right up to the last' Virginia Heath

'Helen Gaskell's brilliant debut novel, The Regency Switch, is both charming historical romp and witty contemporary romance with just the right amount of spice' Darcy McGuire

'If, like me, you're desperately searching for something to scratch that Bridgerton itch, this captivating novel from Helen Gaskell is sure to hit the spot...A charming, witty romance guaranteed to make hearts race and fans flutter' MY WEEKLY

'What a fun ride! This magical debut from author Helen Gaskell hits all the right spots - funny moments, tender moments, body-swapping, magical realism, and some spice. I highly recommend this if you're looking for an escapist book which will leave you feeling warm, fuzzy, and believing in the power of love' Dana Hawkins

'Who hasn't dreamed about being transported back to Regency England? Nobody I want to be friends with. I had an absolute blast reading this funny and touching novel, discovering how Etta coped with living in a time long before M&S knickers were invented, and how Hetty coped with ... everything. I cackled out loud in places, particularly when Etta sat down at the piano and belted out Hozier to an increasingly horrified audience of ladies and gentlemen' Emma Orchard

About the Author

Helen Gaskell is a freelance content designer who works primarily on GOV.UK projects. Recently, she led the content design for the government's first public-facing AI project. Helen spent the first decade or so of her career at the BBC and in 2016 spearheaded an award-winning body positivity campaign that garnered millions of views across social media.

During the pandemic, Helen worked for Copenhagen-based Tactile Games as a writer for bestselling game Lily's Garden (with over a million daily players) and penned the first sapphic romance storyline for a mobile phone game. She has spoken on narrative design for the Romantic Novelists' Association and is the first games writer to be admitted as a full member.

Helen lives in Manchester with her daughter, cat, dog and husband (in order of precedence). When she's not immersed in romantic novels, she's usually halfway through one of many niche handicrafts.