📖 peek insideThe Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
by Mackenzi Lee
Henry "Monty" Montague is a roguish young lord embarking on a Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend Percy and his sister Felicity. What begins as a hedonistic trip filled with drinking and gambling quickly spirals into a high-stakes adventure involving a stolen artifact and dangerous pursuers. This queer historical romp is celebrated for its humor, heart, and exploration of identity. It's a fast-paced journey that balances lighthearted fun with poignant reflections on race, disability, and societal expectations.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"God bless the book people for their boundless knowledge absorbed from having words instead of friends."
"We are not broken things, neither of us. We are cracked pottery mended with laquer and flakes of gold, whole as we are, complete unto each other. Complete and worthy and so very loved."
"We're not courting trouble," I say. "Flirting with it, at most."
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