Description: I m the eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, that Romeo and Juliet. No, they didn t die in the tomb. They re alive and well and living in fair Verona with their six wildly impetuous children and me, their nineteen-year-old daughter Rosaline Knives Out meets Bridgerton in Fair Verona, as New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd kicks off a frothy, irreverent, witty new series with an irresistible premise told from the delightfully engaging point of view of Romeo and Juliet s clever, rebellious, fiercely independent daughter, Rosie Montague. Fun, funny, charming, and absolutely delightful. If you re looking for a novel to sweep you away and lift your spirits, look no further. KRISTIN HANNAH, #1 New York Times bestselling author Once upon a time a young couple met and fell in love. You probably know that story, and how it ended (hint: badly). Only here s the thing: That s not how it ended at all. Romeo and Juliet are alive and well and the parents of seven kids. I m the oldest, with the emphasis on old a certified spinster at twenty, and happy to stay that way. It s not easy to keep your taste for romance with parents like mine. Picture it constant monologues, passionate declarations, fighting, making up, making out . . . it s exhausting. Each time they ve presented me with a betrothal, I ve set out to find the groom-to-be a more suitable bride. But their latest match, Duke Stephano, isn t so easy to palm off. The debaucher has had three wives all of whom met unfortunate ends. Conscience forbids me from consigning another woman to that fate. As it turns out, I don t have to . . . At our betrothal ball where, quite by accident, I meet a beautiful young man who makes me wonder if perhaps there is something to love at first sight I stumble upon Duke Stephano with a dagger in his chest. But who killed him? Half of Verona had motive. And when everyone around the Duke begins dying, disappearing, or descending into madness, I know I must uncover the killer . . . before death lies on me like an untimely frost.
Review Quotes: Praise for A Daughter of Fair Verona:
"Fun, funny, charming, and absolutely delightful. If you're looking for a novel to sweep you away and lift your spirits, look no further." --Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A sharp, determined heroine, a clever historical mystery, sparkling wit, a unique setting, family drama and a dash of romance." --Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Lady Has a Past "Shakespeare may roll over--then he'll sit up and applaud!!" --Mary Bly (Eloisa James), Shakespearean professor and New York Times Bestselling Author of Lizzie and Dante"Who has the audacity to write a book about Romeo and Juliet's daughter? Christina Dodd, that's who! With its twisty plot and engaging characters, A Daughter of Fair Verona is charming, funny, and totally engaging. First I smiled, then I chuckled, then I laughed out loud. It's fresh, audacious, and altogether captivating. It's such a treat to read something I haven't read a thousand times before!" --Susan Elizabeth Phillips, # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"A tour de force! Witty, charming, snarky and just plain fun. Shakespeare is going to wish he'd written this!" --Susan Mallery, # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author "This delightful, fast-paced mystery is a balm for the soul, with an ending that's not only satisfying but leaves you wanting more of this heroine, this family, and Christina Dodd's playful and clever voice." --Megan Chance, bestselling author of A Splendid Ruin "Launching a new series based on an alternate ending to Romeo and Juliet, Dodd spins an entrancing story...Rosie is an amiable and witty narrator and Dodd's roller-coaster plot careens all the way to the cliffhanger ending. It's a strong start." --Publishers Weekly
"Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Dodd debuts a new fresh and fun historical mystery series that brilliantly showcases her inventive plotting skills and flair for crafting captivating characters. Dodd then defty wraps everything up in writing infused with a sharp and saucy sense of wit the Bard himself would be proud to claim as his own." --John Charles, The Poisoned Pen Bookstore (Scottsdale, AZ) "Come to fair Verona, where we lay our scene (again) for an Elizabethan romp of a murder mystery, with sass, suspense, and even some swooning!" --Tegan Tigani, Queen Anne Book Co. (Seattle, WA) "Okay, so the first thing I have to say about this book is: IT'S HILARIOUS! The second thing I have to say about it is: IT'S A HOOT! And the third thing is... just a second while I try to stop laughing... I LOVE IT!" --Linda Bond, Auntie's Bookstore (Spokane, WA)