First published 2004
Jimmy Crocker is a notorious London socialite with a talent for getting into trouble. After one scandal too many, he's dispatched to New York by his exasperated father, with strict orders to reform. But Jimmy has other plans. Posing as a gentleman's gentleman, he infiltrates the wealthy Pett household—the very family connected to his potential romantic interest. What follows is a dizzying game of mistaken identities, elaborate deceptions, and romantic intrigue. Jimmy must dodge detection, navigate complex family dynamics, and somehow win the heart of the woman he desires—all while maintaining an impossible charade. With each elaborate scheme, the stakes rise higher, and discovery becomes increasingly dangerous.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: England, New York
Period: 20th-Century
302 pages · Hardcover · The Overlook Press