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A Scholarly Pursuit: A Traditional Regency Romance (The Ellsworth Assortment) Paperback – September 11, 2023

by Christina Dudley (Author)
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He’s paid to make promises he’ll never keep. She dreads nothing so much as empty words. But when he’s hired to win her for another, will feigned fondness become literal love?

Tyrone Ellsworth’s career as a literary lover-in-lieu began at university, where he found amusement and steady spending-silver in writing poetry, love letters and offers of marriage for fellow Oxonians. So when schoolmate Gareth Boulton purchases his pen to win the wealthy Miss Agatha Weeks, what could be the harm? The task will be all the easier, in fact, because Tyrone has known her for years as his sister’s dearest friend.

Miss Agatha Weeks has never felt for any young man what she felt for the one who broke her heart years earlier. And while she doesn’t pine for him any longer, she has begun to doubt there are any worthy, honest young men left. But then suddenly there are two! Mr. Gareth Boulton, whom she dismissed earlier as a callow fortune hunter, reveals new depths in his pursuit of her. And Tyrone Ellsworth—thoughtful, kind, comfortable through long acquaintance—if Tyrone cannot be trusted, no one can.

Murder will out, however, and so will mendacity. Can the deceiver escape the consequences of his own deception, or will the girl he deceived be lost to him forever?

♥ A Scholarly Pursuit is the 4th book in the clean Regency romance series The Ellsworth Assortment. Each book can be read as a stand-alone or in order. ♥

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    The Ellsworth Assortment
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  3. Language
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  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. Dimensions
    4.25 x 0.93 x 7 inches
  7. ISBN-13
    979-8858902515
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CHL7MBYM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 11, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 412 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8858902515
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.2 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.93 x 7 inches
  • Book 4 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Ellsworth Assortment
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Christina Dudley

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When a Charles Dickens Final Jeopardy question saved her from total humiliation on the game show, Christina Dudley decided her degrees in English Literature and lifelong reading obsession might actually come in useful, and she sat down to write her first novel.

Now, twenty books later, she is the author of three series of sparkling Regency romances and the contemporary Jane Austen adaptation PRIDE AND PRESTON LIN (Third State Books, March 2024), which was named to the 2024 Best Romance lists for Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Library Journal.

Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area on a diet of classics and Regency romance, her tastes have grown to include sci-fi with robots, survival epics, and doorstop-sized histories, but love stories will always be her favorite.

She and her family live in Bellevue, Washington.

To join her mailing list and receive a FREE copy of a Hapgoods of Bramleigh novella, visit her namesake website.

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Customers enjoy this Regency romance for its humor wrapped in a regency bow, with one review highlighting its Austen-esque intrigue. The book features well-written, unique characters and stories, and customers find it adorable and delightful. They appreciate the series, with one noting it's a wonderful addition to the Ellsworth assortment.

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12 customers mention "Romance"9 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one mentioning its Austen-esque intrigue and another describing it as a slow burn.

"...The romance is always convincing, with plenty of authentic chemistry, without any need for explicit sex scenes...." Read more

"...The romance was slow burn and utterly delightful, I was so happy for Aggie to have a happy ending...." Read more

"...The Ellsworth Assortment is a treasure trove of interesting, unique, charming people in a family that will win your heart and keep you up at night..." Read more

"I have fallen for the Ellworths HARD. Love the Austen-esque intrigue and humor all wrapped up in a regency bow!" Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as a playful Regency romp wrapped in a regency bow, with one customer noting its wonderful quotes.

"...The dialogue flows and all the books are filled with subtle humor that adds to the story...." Read more

"...I laughed out loud several times. I always marvel at the wonderful quotes from oft archaic sources Ms. Dudley uses at the beginning of each chapter." Read more

"...The romance was slow burn and utterly delightful, I was so happy for Aggie to have a happy ending...." Read more

"...is so absorbing and her characters and stories so unique and entertaining, I've enjoyed every minute...." Read more

6 customers mention "Enjoyment"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it was well worth the wait.

"...engage me from the first few paragraphs, and behave like rational, reasonable, lovable humans...." Read more

"...I loved the pacing of the book,it was perfect,not too fast and not too slow...." Read more

"...I havd to wait till early 2024 for the next book but it will be well worth the wait...." Read more

"...It was hilarious! Finally, Tyrone became the man she deserved. Enjoyed this book and looking forward to the last one." Read more

6 customers mention "Style"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the style of the book delightful and adorable.

"Christina Dudley’s books are all beautifully, impeccably written...." Read more

"Christina Dudley is a delightful new discovery for me. I love her style, and I really love her characters...." Read more

"...The Ellsworth Assortment have once again proven to be adorable, impulsive, clever, and, well, just a lot of fun. Now, on to book 5!" Read more

"Just cute. Nothing too angsty, super clean: just made me happy to see what would happen next. I just loved reading the weaving of this tangled web...." Read more

5 customers mention "Series"5 positive0 negative

Customers love this series, with one mentioning it's about the Ellsworth assortment.

"...First of all, this series is about the Ellsworth assortment, and yet, as soon as one person gets married off, she disappears into the woodwork, and..." Read more

"...This is a wonderful addition to the series." Read more

"...At least with an epilogue. But the series has been fun in general. I recommend it." Read more

"love this series...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"Christina Dudley’s books are all beautifully, impeccably written...." Read more

"...Her writing is so absorbing and her characters and stories so unique and entertaining, I've enjoyed every minute...." Read more

"...Thanks for the hours of pleasure you have given me. Well written" Read more

"...through so many ups and downs and around and about that the reader is delighted and confounded by all the complications...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding the characters and stories unique, with one customer describing them as lovable humans.

"...the first few paragraphs, and behave like rational, reasonable, lovable humans...." Read more

"...I love her style, and I really love her characters...." Read more

"...Her writing is so absorbing and her characters and stories so unique and entertaining, I've enjoyed every minute...." Read more

"I love a book that makes me laugh. The characters in this book series are so full, I wish I lived in this neighborhood too!..." Read more

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  • cl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence, as Always
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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    Christina Dudley’s books are all beautifully, impeccably written. Her characters always engage me from the first few paragraphs, and behave like rational, reasonable, lovable humans. The romance is always convincing, with plenty of authentic chemistry, without any need for explicit sex scenes. The dialogue flows and all the books are filled with subtle humor that adds to the story. I only know of a few current-day authors with standards this high, and often seek out authors from decades ago whose books are being re-released, because frankly, authors were better educated and had to be better writers (pre-1980s or so) to get published. Christina Dudley is on my very short list of modern writers (maybe 5 at the most) who can hold their own with Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen. Her books are an automatic pre-order for me.
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  • Deena160
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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    My only problem was that the ending was a bit abrupt. The rest of the story was lovely and fun. I laughed out loud several times. I always marvel at the wonderful quotes from oft archaic sources Ms. Dudley uses at the beginning of each chapter.
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  • Bethany R. DeSelms
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best one yet
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
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    This book was an absolute pleasure to read, I utterly devoured it in one day!
    After falling in love with Aggie and Tyrone in the previous books I was very eager for them to get their own story and it did not disappoint! I think Ms. Dudley's books get better and better but this one is superb.
    I loved the pacing of the book,it was perfect,not too fast and not too slow.
    The romance was slow burn and utterly delightful, I was so happy for Aggie to have a happy ending.
    Highly recommend and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
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  • Carolyn Dickson
    3.0 out of 5 stars mixed emotions
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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    I was of mixed emotions about this book. First of all, this series is about the Ellsworth assortment, and yet, as soon as one person gets married off, she disappears into the woodwork, and is practically never heard from again. Even Minta, Aggie’s, very best friend, Is really not a part of the story at all. Where are the other sisters? How are their lives playing out? We don’t even hardly get a glimpse of Bea as she grows up. I got very tired of all the conversations about Aggie‘s misery over Taplin, and eventually skipped to the end of the book to finally get some action. And behold, there was the end of the book, Stark, sudden, totally unsatisfying. I really like the characters in these books, but wish the Ellsworth family featured more prominently in all of them. Maybe I should’ve given this a four star, but probably not.
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  • EliZbeth McCarthy
    5.0 out of 5 stars love this series.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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    Christina Dudley is a delightful new discovery for me. I love her style, and I really love her characters. The Ellsworth Assortment is a treasure trove of interesting, unique, charming people in a family that will win your heart and keep you up at night to see what happens next.
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  • Laura
    4.0 out of 5 stars Oh those Ellsworth
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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    Tyrone has been such an uninvolved character in this series that I had to read his story. He is still self absorbed and satisfied with his life of perpetual college life, then things change.
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  • Rondi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ms Dudley's books are a true pleasure
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
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    Once I discovered Christina Dudley's books I never looked back, my new favorite author. Her writing is so absorbing and her characters and stories so unique and entertaining, I've enjoyed every minute. Tyrone's story is no different, couldn't put it down. I've read all the Hapgood collection and only have Miranda's story left in this one. I'll be sad when it's over!
    (I personally don't like long reviews that basically tell the story, I want to discover it for myself)
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  • GoodnSimple
    4.0 out of 5 stars glad I went back
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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    I had originally skipped this story, as I don’t care for misunderstandings…and this seemed like the genre trope ad nauseam. In the end however, it was not quite as bad as I had worried. Both Aggie and Tyrone are sweet and likable. The misunderstandings are more with others than the two themselves. I sympathized with Aggie concerning everyone’s obsession with Mr Taplin.
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  • S. A. Tangen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2023
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    It was brilliant reacquainting myself with the Ellsworths. This story has some truly hilarious moments whilst still providing a heartwarming romance. Great characters, excellent story, and definitely well worth reading.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, feel-good Regency
    Reviewed in Australia on September 14, 2023
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    I stumbled across one of Christina Dudley's books on Kindle Unlimited earlier this year, promptly worked my way through all her Regency books and spent the past five or so months impatiently waiting for this one to come out. She is one of few authors who can make me actually laugh out loud while reading as her dry wit is vastly entertaining and her characters endearingly flawed.

    Also, I gotta say as a person who normally finds epigraphs superfluous, she's very good at picking the right ones. Her books keep getting better and I look forward to reading the next one in The Ellsworth Assortment (hoping we'll get to see more of Bea as well!)
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