Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore

PRAISE FOREvie Dunmore

“Portrait of a Scotsman, like all of Evie Dunmore’s excellent books, sits squarely at the unique intersection of history, romance, and women’s rights … a spot where I could happily stay forever.”

—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways

“Remarkably sexy and surprisingly complex … a novel that crackles with tension and pulls on every heartstring: perfection.”

—Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation

“Dunmore is in a league of her own with these romances! Vivid, magical, and with a steam factor that’ll make you get up and open a window in your house. An absolute triumph and a joy to read.”

—Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves series

“There is nothing quite so satisfying as seeing such a man brought to his knees by a beautiful woman with nothing to her name except an inviolable sense of her own self-worth.”

—NPR

“Dunmore captures the spirit of the era with a sparkling effervescence, plowing through staid stereotypes of Victorian England to give us a group of extraordinary women refusing to live as bystanders in their own lives …. A delightful new entry in the historical romance genre that works to both uphold the best of its traditions while pushing it into new frontiers and deepening its ties to history.”

—Entertainment Weekly

“Evie Dunmore’s debut is a marvel. Set against the backdrop of the British suffrage movement, Bringing Down the Duke is a witty, richly detailed, historically significant, and achingly romantic celebration of the power of love and the passionate fight for women’s rights. A stunning blend of history and romance that will enchant readers.”

—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author

“Evie Dunmore’s Bringing Down the Duke dazzles and reminds us all why we fell in love with historical romance.”

—Julia London, New York Times bestselling author

“Miss Dunmore is a literary force to be reckoned with. She’s singlehandedly forging a new historical romance era and I am here. For. It.”

—Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Simply superb! Evie Dunmore will wow you.”

—Gaelen Foley, New York Times bestselling author

“One of my all-time favorite historicals.”

—Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author

“Bringing Down the Duke was one of the best books I’ve ever read—absolutely adored it. Dunmore had me in tears, had me holding my breath … the emotion and passion made the book ache and sing.”

—Jane Porter, New York Times bestselling author

“Charming, sexy, and thoroughly transportive, this is historical romance done right.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Funny, smart, and a fantastic read! Bringing Down the Duke was absolutely brilliant!”

—Corinne Michaels, New York Times bestselling author

“Full of witty banter and swoonworthy moments … a deliciously delightful romance.”

—Woman’s World

“Dunmore’s beautifully written debut perfectly balances history, sexual tension, romantic yearning, and the constant struggle smart women have in finding and maintaining their places and voices in life and love, with the added message that finding the right person brings true happiness and being with them is worth any price. A brilliant debut.”

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Chock-full of verve, history, and passion.”

—Library Journal (starred review)

“Full of witty banter, rich historical detail, and a fantastic group of female friends, the first installment in Dunmore’s League of Extraordinary Women series starts with fireworks as Annabelle and Montgomery try to find a path to happiness despite past mistakes and their vastly different places in society. Dunmore’s strong debut is sure to earn her legions of fans.”

—Booklist (starred review)

“What an absolutely stunning, riveting, painfully gorgeous book! It’s not only the best historical romance I’ve read in a long, long time, it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read! I adored it!”

—Megan Crane, USA Today bestselling author of Special Ops Seduction

“With just the right blend of history and romance (and a healthy dash of pride from the British suffragists that would make Jane Austen proud), I was hooked on Annabelle and Sebastian’s story from the very first page. I can’t wait for the rest of the League of Extraordinary Women novels!”

—Stephanie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of American Princess

“Evie Dunmore’s Bringing Down the Duke delivers the best of two worlds—a steamy romance coupled with the heft of a meticulously researched historical novel …. Readers will be entranced watching Annabelle, a woman ahead of her time, bring the sexy Duke to his knees.”

—Renée Rosen, author of Park Avenue Summer

“Evie Dunmore has written a story we need right now—strong, smart, and passionate, featuring a heroine who won’t settle for less than what she deserves and a swoony hero who learns to fight for what really matters. With her debut novel, Dunmore has instantly become a must-read for me.”

—Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club

“A deliciously original debut featuring a fiercely passionate suffragette who melts an icy duke’s heart. Set against the backdrop of the fight for women’s rights, Bringing Down the Duke is the perfect blend of romance and history.”

—Diana Quincy, author of The Rebellious Brides series

“Dunmore creates pure magic with this charming, romantic novel featuring a strong, stubborn heroine and a sexy, slightly broken hero. Full of romance, humor, and heart, all revolving around the fascinating dynamics of the suffragist movement, it’s one of my favorite novels of 2020!”

—Jennifer Probst, New York Times bestselling author

“A truly delightful historical romance, with oodles of period detail and lots of laugh-out-loud moments. Evie Dunmore is an author to watch, and this book will delight fans of Tessa Dare, Eva Leigh, and Julia Quinn.”

—Historical Novel Society

“Evie Dunmore is a phenomenon! … Breathtaking, high stakes romance, with one of the loveliest endings I’ve read in years.”

—Anna Campbell, author of the bestselling Dashing Widows series

“The perfect intersection of fierce feminism and swoon-worthy romance.”

—Eva Leigh, author of My Fake Rake

“A modern romance in a Victorian dress, sans the corset.”

—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake