The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

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18th-century romantic adventure for the modern age.

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue would be a great read for those who are looking for a witty and fun historical fiction with a LGBTQ+ twist. The book portrays a romantic journey of a British lord who is on a grand tour of Europe with his best friend and secret crush, which takes a dangerous turn when one of Monty's reckless decisions turns their trip into a harrowing manhunt. Mackenzi Lee's writing style is witty, engaging and the LGBTQ+ representation in the story is refreshing and heartwarming.

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

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ISBN: 9780062382818
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $16.79
Authors: Mackenzi Lee
Date of Publication: 2018-09-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 136194 readers)

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A hilarious and swashbuckling teen historical fiction novel, named one of summer's 20 must-read books by Entertainment Weekly! A New York Times bestseller! A young bisexual British lord embarks on an unforgettable Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend/secret crush. An 18th-century romantic adventure for the modern age written by This Monstrous Thing author Mackenzi Lee—Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets the 1700s.Henry “Monty” Montague doesn’t care that his roguish passions are far from suitable for the gentleman he was born to be. But as Monty embarks on his grand tour of Europe, his quests for pleasure and vice are in danger of coming to an end. Not only does his father expect him to take over the family’s estate upon his return, but Monty is also nursing an impossible crush on his best friend and traveling companion, Percy.So Monty vows to make this yearlong escapade one last hedonistic hurrah and flirt with Percy from Paris to Rome. But when one of Monty’s reckless decisions turns their trip abroad into a harrowing manhunt, it calls into question everything he knows, including his relationship with the boy he adores.Witty, dazzling, and intriguing at every turn, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is an irresistible romp that explores the undeniably fine lines between friendship and love.5 starred reviews and #1 pick on the summer 2017 Kids’ Indie Next List!
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18th-century romantic adventure for the modern age.

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue would be a great read for those who are looking for a witty and fun historical fiction with a LGBTQ+ twist. The book portrays a romantic journey of a British lord who is on a grand tour of Europe with his best friend and secret crush, which takes a dangerous turn when one of Monty's reckless decisions turns their trip into a harrowing manhunt. Mackenzi Lee's writing style is witty, engaging and the LGBTQ+ representation in the story is refreshing and heartwarming.