The Princess Plan

The Princess Plan
Julia London

Passion. Intrigue. Love. “This is a perfect historical romance” – Sunday Times Bestselling Author Sarah Morgan “The gorgeous characters and the wit and charm made this a book I simply didn’t want to put down. I was willing Eliza and Sebastian on to their fairytale happy ending!” – Nicola Cornick London’s high society loves nothing more than a scandal. And when the personal secretary of the visiting Prince Sebastian of Alucia is found murdered, it’s all anyone can talk about, including Eliza Tricklebank. Her unapologetic gossip gazette has benefited from an anonymous tip off about the crime, forcing Sebastian to ask for her help in his quest to find his friend’s killer. With a trade deal on the line and mounting pressure to secure a noble bride, there’s nothing more dangerous than a prince socialising with a commoner. Sebastian finds Eliza’s contrary manner as frustrating as it is seductive, but they’ll have to work together if they’re going to catch the culprit. And soon, as temptation becomes harder to ignore, it’s the prince who’ll have to decide what comes first—his country or his heart.

Princes have pomp and glory—not crushes on commoners

Nothing gets the tongues of London’s high society wagging like a good scandal. And when the personal secretary of the visiting Prince Sebastian of Alucia is found murdered, it’s all anyone can talk about, including Eliza Tricklebank. Her unapologetic gossip gazette has benefited from an anonymous tip about the crime, prompting Sebastian to take an interest in playing detective—and an even greater interest in Eliza.

With a trade deal on the line and mounting pressure to secure a noble bride, there’s nothing more salacious than a prince dallying with a commoner. Sebastian finds Eliza’s contrary manner as frustrating as it is seductive, but they’ll have to work together if they’re going to catch the culprit. And when things heat up behind closed doors, it’s the prince who’ll have to decide what comes first—his country or his heart.

JULIA LONDON is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty romantic fiction novels. She is the author of the best-selling Highland Grooms historical romance series, and the Lake Haven contemporary romance series. Julia is the recipient of the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA

award for excellence in romantic fiction. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Also by Julia London and Mills & Boon (#u88a6cd9c-f8cc-5d71-93e3-8de0058f6a94)

Highland Grooms

Wild Wicked Scot

Seduced by a Scot

Tempting the Laird,

Devil in Tartan

Hard-Hearted Highlander

Sinful Scottish Laird

The Cabot Sisters

The Trouble with Honour

The Devil Takes a Bride

The Scoundrel and the Debutante

The Princess Plan

Julia London

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ISBN: 978-1-474-09902-8

THE PRINCESS PLAN

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Praise for New York Times bestselling author Julia London (#u88a6cd9c-f8cc-5d71-93e3-8de0058f6a94)

‘There is such an emotional depth to the book…The gorgeous characters and the wit and charm made this a book I simply didn’t want to put down. I was willing Eliza and Sebastian on to their fairtytale happy ending!’

—Nicola Cornick, on The Princess Plan

‘Charming, witty and warm. This is the perfect historical romance.’

—Sunday Times bestselling author

Sarah Morgan, on The Princess Plan

‘Julia London writes vibrant, emotional stories and sexy, richly drawn characters.’

—Madeline Hunter,

New York Times bestselling author

‘London is at the top of her game in this thrilling tale of political intrigue and second chances.’

—Booklist, on Wild Wicked Scot