{"product_id":"teach-the-torches-to-burn-daughter-of-montague","title":"Teach the Torches to Burn (Daughter of Montague)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Daughter of Montague Series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"So. Much. Fun.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eJulia Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e, # 1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author on \n\u003ci\u003eTeach the Torches to Burn\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Writing with a modern, sassy sense of wit, Dodd neatly folds the book's fascinating Italian Renaissance setting and compelling cast of characters into a smartly executed plot that offers up a clever nod to \n\u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e...Dodd's latest is the literary equivalent of catnip for readers in search of something new and fun in historical mysteries.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW \u003c\/b\u003efor \n\u003ci\u003eThus With a Kiss I Die\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Fun, funny, charming, and absolutely delightful. If you're looking for a novel to sweep you away and lift your spirits, look no further.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kristin Hannah, \u003c\/b\u003e#1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author on \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Graced with an unforgettable cast of characters that includes the delightfully indefatigable Rosie and written with a cheeky sense of wit and charm Shakespeare would be proud to claim, Dodd's well-executed launch of her new series is absolutely brilliant.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW \u003c\/b\u003efor \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A sharp, determined heroine, a clever historical mystery, sparkling wit, a unique setting, family drama and a dash of romance.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Amanda Quick\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lady Has a Past \u003c\/i\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Shakespeare may roll over--then he'll sit up and applaud!!\" \n\u003cb\u003e --Mary Bly (Eloisa James), \u003c\/b\u003eShakespearean professor and \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author of \n\u003ci\u003eLizzie and Dante \u003c\/i\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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, \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Susan Elizabeth Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e, # 1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author on \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A tour de force! Witty, charming, snarky and just plain fun. Shakespeare is going to wish he'd written this!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Susan Mallery\u003c\/b\u003e, # 1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author on \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Megan Chance\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Splendid Ruin \u003c\/i\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"As a Shakespeare scholar, actor and teacher, I welcome anything that keeps the Bard alive. A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA certainly does not disappoint. It's extremely clever and enjoyable, and I look forward to Rosie's next adventure.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBookreporter \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Dodd gives a delightfully creative twist to the much-loved story of Romeo and Juliet and presents us with a glimpse of what their lives could have been like had they lived. With Bridgerton mania currently sweeping the world, readers will be delighted with this offering.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eA Daughter of Fair Verona\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChristina Dodd \u003c\/b\u003eis a \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author whose suspense, paranormal, historical, and mystery novels have been translated into 30 languages and sold more than 15 million copies in print. Praised for her \"brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd\" ( \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e), her award-winning books have landed on numerous Best of the Year lists and, much to her mother's delight, Dodd was once a clue in the \n\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e crossword puzzle. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where her 700 lavender plants share the yard with her husband's various \"Big Projects,\" including a treehouse, zipline, and their very own Stonehenge. Enter Christina's worlds and join her mailing list for humor, book news and entertainment (yes, she's the proud author with the infamous three-armed cover) at ChristinaDodd.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet (yes, that Romeo and Juliet) invite you to join them in celebrating the union of their spinster daughter, Rosie (she's 20!) to Escalus the younger, prince of Verona, where murder is the unexpected guest at the wedding.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMy Lady Jane\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eKnives Out\u003c\/i\u003e in Fair Verona, as \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Christina Dodd brings you the wedding of the season star-crossed with poison most discreet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"So. Much. Fun.\" \u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eJulia Quinn, # 1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eJoining us will be the royal and decorous kin of the groom, the Leonardis, as well as the famously rival families, the upstart Montagues and the snooty Capulets. All will be armed with swords and knives; at least one is skilled with poison. At this joyous event, who could foresee what direful occurrences might befall?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf I, the aforesaid Rosie, blushing bride, noted cynic and sleuth, were asked to identify when the pre-wedding events spiraled out of control, I'd point to that moment when elderly Princess Ursula observed the display of gleaming swords and bared teeth and announced that she would hold a public séance to determine the future of the marriage . . . \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the aid of Yorick's skull and her own considerable dramatic nature, Princess Ursula prophesied three things: the marriage would be joyous and fertile (the guests yawn, ) a long-lost treasure would be found . . . and foul and most unnatural murder would disrupt the fragile peace of Verona. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore the day was done, two prophesies had been fulfilled. Hint: not the fun fertility one. 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