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The Princess Stakes

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"Vivid, sensual and beautifully written"—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

Born to an Indian maharaja and a British noblewoman, Princess Sarani Rao has it all: beauty, riches, and a crown. But when Sarani's father is murdered, her only hope is the next ship out—captained by the boy she once loved...and spurned.

Captain Rhystan Huntley, the reluctant Duke of Embry, is loath to give up his life at sea. But duty is calling him home, and this is his final voyage. Leave it to fate that the one woman he's ever loved must escape to England on his ship.

"The PRINCESS STAKES came along just when I needed it most. There's star-crossed, swoony, steamy love, true to the genre—but there's also a subtle, searing focus on racism, colorism, and what it means to belong that is rare for a historical romance, which elevates it to a unique and truly resonant read."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author

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    • Library Journal

      July 1, 2021

      After the murder of her father the Prince of Joor, Princess Sarani Rao has no choice but to flee India for her own safety. She finds a ship to transport her to England, captained by none other than her former sweetheart Rhystan, the Duke of Embry, whose heart she broke five years earlier when he was a British officer stationed in India. Rhystan has never forgiven Sarani's betrayal, and he's furious when he finds her stowed away. As Sarani slowly learns the ropes as a deckhand, Rhystan starts to feel admiration for her, along with a still-smoldering desire. The story moves swiftly, from the grime of the ship to the glittering ballrooms of London, where Sarani faces her most formidable foes yet: the racist scorn of polite society, and Rhystan's disapproving mother. Luckily, Sarani's wits are as sharp as the knives she carries; she'll need them to help her navigate the shark-infested waters of London society and win the heart of the man she loves. This novel was substantially revised and retitled after readers of the ARC criticized its depiction of British rule in India and characterization of Sarani's Indian heritage. VERDICT Readers looking for historical escapism will be swept up in Sarani and Rhystan's high-seas adventures.--Kathryn Howe, Saint John Free P.L., NB

      Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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