Why this book *************** This was a book I picked up at my local library this week. I was in the mood for something light and fluffy and this book seemed to the fit the bill as a bit of historical romance stroke chick lit About the author ******************** Julia Quinn is the pseudonym used by Julie Pottinger (born Julie Cotler in 1970) an American historical romance author, who says she chose her pseudonym so her Regency romances would be on bookshelves next to those of the successful romance writer Amanda Quick. If you want to read further details about Julia Quinn she has a website with a section about herself at ...  Read the complete review

What Happens in London is written by bestselling regency author Julia Quinn. According to her website, this book is written as the companion to The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, however as Julia Quinn writes all her novels so that they can be read as stand alone books, you don't need to read this before you start What Happens in London. Olivia Bevelstoke is told by her friends that her new neighbour, Sir Harry Valentine once killed his fiance, she is intrigued, she doesn't belive it of course, but that doesn't stop her spying on him. Sir Harry Valentine may not be a spy but he has worked for the home office for long enough to know when ...  Read the complete review

I'm very surprised to report that I quite enjoyed Julia Quinn's latest offering 'What Happens in London' despite the storyline being slight at best and hackneyed at worst. ----------------------------------------------- Summary: When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbour may have killed his fiancé, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War ...  Read the complete review