Miss Beaumont's Companion

Baton Rouge, Louisiana—1892 When lady's companion Aria St. Angelo is coerced into posing as her political employer's absent daughter for the evening at the Louisiana Governor's masquerade ball, she wasn't planning on falling for Byron Roderick, the most eligible bachelor in the capitol. Byron Roderick is quite taken with the woman he knows as Mildred Beaumont, but when he discovers the lady's true identity, more than just his heart is at stake. Praise for Grace Hitchcock's Novels: "Sparkling with vivacious energy, this romance launches Hitchcock's American Royalty series. . . . Fans of the TV's The Bachelorette will adore this historical spin on competitive courtship that features all of the glitz, glamour, and drama that the Gilded Age brought to New York City's elite." Booklist on My Dear Miss Dupré "To the modern reader, the plot of this book is reminiscent of the popular reality show, The Bachelorette. In what is a unique take, author Grace Hitchcock has combined the modern with the old fashioned by setting her book at the height of America's Gilded Age. . . .Overall, the book is amusing and entertaining, a relatively quick read. The characters are interesting and possess great depth." Historical Novels Review on My Dear Miss Dupré "In 1893 Chicago, the World's Fair brings excitement to residents and visitors, and danger to a group of young ladies in this rousing solo debut novel [. . .] Hitchcock keeps the pace quick and tension high as the characters face dangers both physical and emotional. Readers will enjoy the snappy dialogue, vivid depictions of the famous World's Fair, and the surprising historical details." Publishers Weekly on The White City "Her Darling Mr. Day is a delightful and charming romantic romp. Grace Hitchcock has created wonderful characters who face mystery and adventure while falling in love. I know my readers will find this novel as endearing as I did and highly recommend it. " Tracie Peterson, bestselling author of the Ladies of the Lake series "Grace Hitchcock does an excellent job of weaving history of the era and Louisiana region into the romance with well-drawn characters, who came alive in their first scene and stole their way into this reader's heart. A gutsy heroine with determination to spare, trapped in society's rules of the day, had me cheering for her from the beginning. Her Darling Mr. Day kept me reading when other things needed doing." Lauraine Snelling, bestselling author of the Red River of the North series "Delightfully original! Set during the glittering Gilded Age, My Dear Miss Dupré is a captivating story that will charm readers from the first page until the last. Grace Hitchcock is a writer to watch!" JEN TURANO, USA Today Bestselling Author