BOOK BRIEF

The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Rokesbys, #2)

Julia Quinn
Guide cover placeholder

The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Rokesbys, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Julia Quinn

The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Rokesbys, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1770s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn follows a woman named Cecilia Harcourt who travels to America to find her injured brother. Mistakenly, she assumes the role of the wife to her brother’s friend, Edward Rokesby, complicating their relationship as they navigate deception, war, and evolving emotions.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

65,836 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn paints a charming tale with well-developed characters and a heartwarming romance. Critics appreciated the author's engaging writing style and humor. However, some felt the plot was predictable and the historical accuracy lacking. Overall, it offers an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband (Rokesbys, #2)?

Fans of historical romance with a touch of intrigue will enjoy The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn. Similar to those captivated by the familial bonds and romantic escapades in Quinn's Bridgerton series or the regency charm of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, this book offers a delightful escape into 18th-century romance.

4.2

65,836 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

393

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1770s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!