Romance Annotation

Author: Abbi Glines

Title: Glitter

Genre: Romance, Regency

Publication Date: June 10, 2021

Number of Pages: 325

Geographical Setting: Great Britian

Time Period: possibly during the 18-19th century

Series (If applicable): N/A

Plot Summary: Miriam Bathurst stands out from other ladies, she is outspoken, independent, and is willing to do what must be done to secure financial security for her family. While Hugh Compton, Earl of Ashington is not fond of his new title when his father died unexpectedly. Hugh also deals with a brother, Nicholas who bent to make his life miserable, but Hugh has more important things to worry about: getting married was number one. However, when Hugh sets his eyes on Miriam, he sees that marriage may not be so bad, but Nicholas sees and opportunity to destroy his brother. All three are about to get more than they bargained for when affections heart and vengeance come into play.

Subject Headings: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Regency

Appeal: Whitty and charming to meet Pride and Prejudice

3 terms that best describe this book: Romantic, curious, light dramatic.

Similar Authors and Works (why are they similar?): Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and
Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series are the two that come to mind. Now "Glitter" is more of softer romance novel where we do not see but one intense scene between our two lovers, but the development and independent female characters are like the ladies of Austin and Bridgerton. I am not the biggest fan of Julia Quinn but know how popular the new show is and this book game me some vibes of that because I did see scheming and wanting to do the right thing. You can also see the bit of prejudice towards each other but as they spend time and see into each other's worlds, the lovers see more than just looks and titles which is where most of these books can take place.

3 Relevant Non-Fiction Works and Authors

Queen Victoria's matchmaking: the royal marriages that shaped Europe by Deborah Cadbury

The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austin by Syrie James

Prince Albert: the man who saved the monarchy by A.N. Wilson

3 Relevant Fiction Works and Authors

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

The Secret by Julia Garwood

Georgiana Darcy's Diary: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Continued by Anna Elliot

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