In Regency-era London, the lively and outspoken Penelope Featherington has spent years watching the world of the ton from the sidelines, while the charming Colin Bridgerton has returned home with a new swagger and a fresh set of ambitions. As friendship begins to shift into something far more compelling, Julia Quinn delivers a warm, witty, and delightfully romantic tale of hidden feelings, sharp banter, and the irresistible possibilities of love.