A Daring Arrangement: The Four Hundred Series

Written by Joanna Shupe

Narrated by Mary Jane Wells

Set in New York City’s Gilded Age, Joanna Shupe’s first book in her Four Hundred series features an English beauty with a wicked scheme to win the man she loves—and the American scoundrel who ruins her best laid plans…

Lady Honora Parker must get engaged as soon as possible, and only a particular type of man will do. Nora seeks a mate so abhorrent, so completely unacceptable, that her father will reject the match—leaving her free to marry the artist she loves. Who then is the most appalling man in Manhattan? The wealthy, devilishly handsome financier, Julius Hatcher, of course….

Julius is intrigued by Nora’s ruse and decides to play along. But to Nora’s horror, Julius transforms himself into the perfect fiancé, charming the very people she hoped he would offend. It seems Julius has a secret plan all his own—one that will solve a dark mystery from his past, and perhaps turn him into the kind of man Nora could truly love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jan 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9780063309272

Joanna Shupe

Joanna Shupe has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. Her books have appeared on numerous yearly “best of” lists, including Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Kobo, and BookPage. She lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. 

Reviews for A Daring Arrangement

[Mary Hofmann · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I’m very disappointed that the recording cut short the ending

[April Thompson White · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The story is amazing. Mary Jane Wells is the greatest narrator of all time.

The problem is that the book ends at chapter 14 - so like 3 hours short.

[Janel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The audiobooks stops at chapter 14. The rest of the book needs to be uploaded to subscribers to listen to. I had to switch to audible to finish listening to this. But the story is good. I’m enjoying the series so far.