If you’re a bookworm who loves historical romance, you’ve likely read something by Sherry Thomas. But did you notice that The Luckiest Lady in London just got a brand-new face?
The Luckiest Lady in London is one of the most beautifully written historical romances of the past two decades. Published in 2013, it’s the first book in what’s been dubbed The London Trilogy — though each book stands on its own.
This story centers on Louisa Cantwell, a pragmatic, clear-eyed young woman who needs to marry well to provide for her sisters. She’s not a dreamer, she’s a strategist. And our hero is Felix Rivendale, the Marquess of Wrenworth — widely known as The Ideal Gentleman, the man every woman wants and every man envies.
But there’s a twist: Louisa doesn’t trust him. Not one bit.
And she’s right not to. Felix’s charm is a performance for the public, underneath his polished exterior is a man with a deeply damaged soul who has learned to equate love with weakness.
For the first time, he’s met his equal. Sparks will fly.
If you enjoy:
- Marriage of convenience
- Flawed heroes
- Strong heroines
- Victorian-era settings
- Beautifully written prose
…then this book is for you, full stop.
What About the Cover?
Here’s where it gets fun. The Luckiest Lady in London — like many beloved historical romances — has recently been reissued with a brand-new look, trading its original photographic cover for a more stylized, illustrated aesthetic.
Photographic Cover
The original Berkley edition has that classic historical romance feel: richly colored, atmospheric, evocative of candlelight and drawing rooms. It’s a cover from the era when authors like Sherry Thomas were redefining what literary historical romance could be.
Illustrated Cover
The new illustrated cover taps into a design trend sweeping historical romance right now — think whimsical linework with a storybook quality that says “romantic, magical, and slightly fantastical.” It feels hand-crafted and wonderfully inviting.
The story inside remains the same, and that’s what matters most.
Which do you prefer?