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Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes this irresistible treat, a charming and jaunty graphic novel, based on story snippets peppered throughout a number of her books. Originally mentioned in It’s in His Kiss—one of the Bridgerton novels which inspired the smash Netflix series, Bridgerton—Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is finally told here in its entirety for the first time.
A madcap romantic adventure, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron has appeared in several Julia Quinn novels and enthralled some of her most beloved characters. Now, this delicious tale of love and peril is available for everyone to enjoy in this wonderfully unconventional graphic novel.
Born into a happy family that is tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth uses her wits to survive a series of outlandish trials. Cruelly separated from her beloved mother and grandmother, the young girl is sent to live with a callous aunt who forces her to work for her keep. Eventually, the clever and tenderhearted Miss Butterworth makes her escape... a daring journey into the unknown that unexpectedly leads her to the “mad” baron and a lifetime of love.
Delightfully illustrated by Violet Charles, told in Julia Quinn’s playful voice, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is a high-spirited nineteenth-century romp that will entertain and enchant modern readers.
A madcap romantic adventure, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron has appeared in several Julia Quinn novels and enthralled some of her most beloved characters. Now, this delicious tale of love and peril is available for everyone to enjoy in this wonderfully unconventional graphic novel.
Born into a happy family that is tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth uses her wits to survive a series of outlandish trials. Cruelly separated from her beloved mother and grandmother, the young girl is sent to live with a callous aunt who forces her to work for her keep. Eventually, the clever and tenderhearted Miss Butterworth makes her escape... a daring journey into the unknown that unexpectedly leads her to the “mad” baron and a lifetime of love.
Delightfully illustrated by Violet Charles, told in Julia Quinn’s playful voice, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is a high-spirited nineteenth-century romp that will entertain and enchant modern readers.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 10, 2022
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Julia Quinn
195 books46.2k followers#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don't read (or write) romance, and and if you watch reruns of the game show The Weakest Link you might just catch her winning the $79,000 jackpot. She displayed a decided lack of knowledge about baseball, country music, and plush toys, but she is proud to say that she aced all things British and literary, answered all of her history and geography questions correctly, and knew that there was a Da Vinci long before there was a code.
A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, Ms. Quinn is one of only sixteen members of Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. Her books have been translated into 32 languages, and she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
The Bridgertons, her popular series of historical romance, is currently in production by Shondaland as a Netflix original series starring Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rége-Jean Page.
A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, Ms. Quinn is one of only sixteen members of Romance Writers of America’s Hall of Fame. Her books have been translated into 32 languages, and she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.
The Bridgertons, her popular series of historical romance, is currently in production by Shondaland as a Netflix original series starring Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rége-Jean Page.
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May 11, 2022
That was one of the most ridiculous and fun 30 minutes of my life. Don’t take it too seriously, just enjoy the hell out of it.
June 24, 2022
Entertaining and outrageous at times but that’s part of the fun. My favorites are the puns. Not too much romance but I didn’t mind. If you’ve read Julia Quinn’s books (It’s in His Kiss from the Bridgertons, the Smith-Smythes and Bevelstokes series), then you would have seen snippets of this book in those books.
May 15, 2022
I honestly thought this book was so weird in the beginning but the love story and the villain plot picked up towards the later half and bumped up my rating significantly
June 6, 2022
I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher (Avon Books) for promotional purposes.
Let me preface this review by saying that I am not familiar with Miss Butterworth. I’ve only read 1 Julia Quinn book (The Duke and I) and have seen both seasons of Bridgerton. I enjoyed both the book and the show. However, neither of those reference Miss Butterworth. Because of that, I did not know what to expect in regards to this story. Initially, I had thought it would be more Bridgerton-like.
This was a very absurd graphic novel. It was sort of insane, but that was the point. The story was a little gruesome/morbid at times, which I was not expecting. I found the whole story to be a bit strange and I didn’t necessarily love it (nor did I completely hate it). It was just okay for me. I probably would have liked it better if I was more familiar with Miss Butterworth.
The art style is very cute and cartoon like and worked well for the story. Like I said the book was a little morbid at times, but the art kept it more humorous and light.
I did love the “In Memoriam” at the end. In case you didn’t know, the illustrator, Violet Charles, was Julia Quinn’s younger sister who tragically passed away in 2021. Julia wrote a beautiful tribute to her sister and I am glad that this collaboration between them was able to be published.
Overall, if you know more about Miss Butterworth from Julia Quinn’s other books, you’ll probably enjoy this one!
Let me preface this review by saying that I am not familiar with Miss Butterworth. I’ve only read 1 Julia Quinn book (The Duke and I) and have seen both seasons of Bridgerton. I enjoyed both the book and the show. However, neither of those reference Miss Butterworth. Because of that, I did not know what to expect in regards to this story. Initially, I had thought it would be more Bridgerton-like.
This was a very absurd graphic novel. It was sort of insane, but that was the point. The story was a little gruesome/morbid at times, which I was not expecting. I found the whole story to be a bit strange and I didn’t necessarily love it (nor did I completely hate it). It was just okay for me. I probably would have liked it better if I was more familiar with Miss Butterworth.
The art style is very cute and cartoon like and worked well for the story. Like I said the book was a little morbid at times, but the art kept it more humorous and light.
I did love the “In Memoriam” at the end. In case you didn’t know, the illustrator, Violet Charles, was Julia Quinn’s younger sister who tragically passed away in 2021. Julia wrote a beautiful tribute to her sister and I am glad that this collaboration between them was able to be published.
Overall, if you know more about Miss Butterworth from Julia Quinn’s other books, you’ll probably enjoy this one!
June 15, 2022
Note that this rating, in this special case, does not convey my feelings about this graphic novel.
The story behind this novel, cannot even be quantified or qualified. Julia Quinn's late sister illustrated this book and some of the plot. She died in a tragic car accident alongside JQ's father and later the sister's husband due to complications. That's incredibly devastating and I'm suck at handling these feelings.
Won't say anything though about the book other than it's weird. VERY weird.
The story behind this novel, cannot even be quantified or qualified. Julia Quinn's late sister illustrated this book and some of the plot. She died in a tragic car accident alongside JQ's father and later the sister's husband due to complications. That's incredibly devastating and I'm suck at handling these feelings.
Won't say anything though about the book other than it's weird. VERY weird.
May 31, 2022
I knew it was supposed to be a comedy, but damn, it was bad. It's so ridiculous that I can't stop cringing
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December 3, 2019Is this real?! I wanted to read this book way back when I read What Happens In London!! This is so SO exciting!!
July 5, 2022
Don't go into this graphic novel after reading Julia Quinn's other novels expecting this to be similar. The only similarities that this book shares with her other works is that this story is mentioned in a couple of her books. That is where the similarities end and if you know that going into this graphic novel, you may enjoy it more.
This graphic novel was fun and wildly hilarious causing me to actually laugh out loud multiple times. I also absolutely loved the illustrative style and colour pallet that was used.
As intended, I had such a blast while reading this. It's a quick and wild read that definitely left an impression.
This graphic novel was fun and wildly hilarious causing me to actually laugh out loud multiple times. I also absolutely loved the illustrative style and colour pallet that was used.
As intended, I had such a blast while reading this. It's a quick and wild read that definitely left an impression.
May 10, 2022
This is just brilliant! So funny and clever. I was excited in anticipation for this book and it exceeded my already high expectations.
It works so well as a graphic novel and I particularly love the thought bubbles.
I also wanted to say, I am so sorry for the loss of Julia Quinn’s sister Violet Charles, who illustrated and co-authored the book. What a lovely lady and what a great legacy to leave.
Thank you Julia Quinn and Violet Charles for an amazing book.
It works so well as a graphic novel and I particularly love the thought bubbles.
I also wanted to say, I am so sorry for the loss of Julia Quinn’s sister Violet Charles, who illustrated and co-authored the book. What a lovely lady and what a great legacy to leave.
Thank you Julia Quinn and Violet Charles for an amazing book.
May 5, 2023
Me tengo que leer todo lo que publique Julia Quinn? Me tengo que leer todo lo que publique Julia Quinn!
Honestamente no sabía de que iba esta novela gráfica, más que de un romance de época, porque vamos, es Julia Quinn!
Y es que tiene un romance de época pero ocurren muchas cosas satíricas en el proceso, algunas algo grotescas pero (censuradas) que si dan algo de cringe, pero de alguna manera son tan malas que dan risa jajaja (las palomas zombies).
Se lee en una sentada, los dibujos son chistosos peroooo me ha dado tremenda pena y tristeza la carta de Julia donde cuenta lo de su hermana!!! Que triste!! Pero sin duda esto es un bonito homenaje.
Honestamente no sabía de que iba esta novela gráfica, más que de un romance de época, porque vamos, es Julia Quinn!
Y es que tiene un romance de época pero ocurren muchas cosas satíricas en el proceso, algunas algo grotescas pero (censuradas) que si dan algo de cringe, pero de alguna manera son tan malas que dan risa jajaja (las palomas zombies).
Se lee en una sentada, los dibujos son chistosos peroooo me ha dado tremenda pena y tristeza la carta de Julia donde cuenta lo de su hermana!!! Que triste!! Pero sin duda esto es un bonito homenaje.
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February 2, 2022Looking forward to this! :D
“Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron” was mentioned in these Julia Quinn novels:
“Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron” was mentioned in these Julia Quinn novels:
February 8, 2023
I believe this was a book that some of the characters in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series were reading. It was billed as a humorous adventure. I didn't see the humor in it. I found it rather strange and morbid. The first part of the story reminded me of Cinderella, but it went downhill from there. I did enjoy the illustrations which were done by the author's late sister. My rating: 2 Stars.
October 9, 2022
I have no idea what came over me to check this out on Libby, but it was maybe the worst decision I’ve ever made. Truly an atrocious story. I have no words and definitely was way too confused. Demonic pigeons? Really??
May 23, 2022
This graphic novel is a beloved gift for Julia Quinn's novels fans. Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is a fictional novel that appears in several of Quinn's romance books, including IT'S IN HIS KISS, WHAT HAPPENS IN LONDON, TEN THINGS I LOVE ABOUT YOU, JUST LIKE HEAVEN, and THE SUM OF ALL KISSES. The fictional novel is intentionally ridiculous, with crazy storylines and melodrama galore. For years, fans have clamored for a real version of the novel. Realistically, however, such a novel would be wretched. A great compromise is this graphic novel. Short enough to be easily read and tolerated, incredibly funny, and with twists and turns that are just crazy and silly.
I don't know if people who have never read the Quinn novels would enjoy this book, but it is definitely a treat for fans of the Quinn novels. I loved it, it made me laugh, and with the crazy moments, I plan on keeping it as a treasured part of my personal library.
I don't know if people who have never read the Quinn novels would enjoy this book, but it is definitely a treat for fans of the Quinn novels. I loved it, it made me laugh, and with the crazy moments, I plan on keeping it as a treasured part of my personal library.
January 23, 2023
I meeeean....it is different from the usual fare. The problem is, it is neither a good story, nor is it a good comic. I am trying to be kind here but it is difficult to find something good to say about this book. It reads like a low effort churn-out.
September 19, 2022
No, no and just a big NO!
Some people might enjoy it but this book was absolutely not for me.
Some people might enjoy it but this book was absolutely not for me.
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November 14, 2022Hace meses que no leía algo de Julia Quinn y la verdad es que tenía ganas, pero reconozco que tenía algo de miedo porque había leído reseñas que decían que era una historia con un humor bastante absurdo, y eso no suele ser algo que me guste. Pero tenía claro que quería darle una oportunidad porque cuando se menciona esta historia en otros libros de Julia Quinn, me parecía muy intrigante (y absurdo también, ya solo con esos pocos fragmentos).
Y es totalmente verdad que al principio era demasiado absurdo para mí, de hecho, sentía que no me iba a gusta nada de nada, en realidad. Pero a partir de cierto punto, lo disfruté bastante más de lo que me habían hecho creer las primeras páginas.
Poco a poco, los acontecimientos van teniendo más sentido, conocemos más a los personajes y, aunque una novela gráfica de esta extensión no da para muchísimo, lo cierto es que al final la trama da para bastante. Al final sí que me reí, porque, gracias a dios, no todo el humor es absurdo y me encariñé con la señorita Butterworth y su barón, a pesar de que el romance, aunque está presente, yo diría que no es la parte más prevalente de la historia. Al final es la historia de una mujer hecha a sí mima, que va superando todos los obstáculos que la vida le pone por delante.
Es una lectura diferente, pero creo que viene muy bien para un ratito de desconexión y risas. Me entristeció bastante conocer la historia que hay detrás de la ilustradora, eso sí, no tenía ni idea antes de recibir el libro de que la hermana de Julia era la artífice de las ilustraciones y que además la novela se publicó después de que muriera en un accidente😞.
Y es totalmente verdad que al principio era demasiado absurdo para mí, de hecho, sentía que no me iba a gusta nada de nada, en realidad. Pero a partir de cierto punto, lo disfruté bastante más de lo que me habían hecho creer las primeras páginas.
Poco a poco, los acontecimientos van teniendo más sentido, conocemos más a los personajes y, aunque una novela gráfica de esta extensión no da para muchísimo, lo cierto es que al final la trama da para bastante. Al final sí que me reí, porque, gracias a dios, no todo el humor es absurdo y me encariñé con la señorita Butterworth y su barón, a pesar de que el romance, aunque está presente, yo diría que no es la parte más prevalente de la historia. Al final es la historia de una mujer hecha a sí mima, que va superando todos los obstáculos que la vida le pone por delante.
Es una lectura diferente, pero creo que viene muy bien para un ratito de desconexión y risas. Me entristeció bastante conocer la historia que hay detrás de la ilustradora, eso sí, no tenía ni idea antes de recibir el libro de que la hermana de Julia era la artífice de las ilustraciones y que además la novela se publicó después de que muriera en un accidente😞.
June 22, 2022
What did I just read…I am so confused. I didn’t like this at all. Maybe fans of Bridgerton will get it. I…I have no words.
November 21, 2022
Estamos hablando de una obra, que como ya se ve, está ambientada en la regencia. No hay mucho que contar sino quiero desvelar la historia, así que te hablo de mis impresiones.
Si, es un poco rocambolesca, pero sin perder el encanto que caracteriza la pluma de Julia. Tenemos a Priscilla que es muy particular y está acompañada por la voz de su conciencia. A pesar de no tener un inicio fácil, no pierde su encanto y se gana a cualquiera, incluido a cierto Barón. Por otro lado tenemos a nuestro Lord que vive aislado del mundo y solo vive con su abuela. Tenía muy claras las cosas hasta que aparece cierta doncella en su casa con una historia increíble y la magia se hizo.
Las viñetas me parecieron graciosas, hay puntos de humor, la historia obviamente es ligera, dejando claro que es para todo aquel coleccionista de Julia Quinn que quiera agregar ese punto especial a ella y yo encantada ¡Feliz lectura!
Si, es un poco rocambolesca, pero sin perder el encanto que caracteriza la pluma de Julia. Tenemos a Priscilla que es muy particular y está acompañada por la voz de su conciencia. A pesar de no tener un inicio fácil, no pierde su encanto y se gana a cualquiera, incluido a cierto Barón. Por otro lado tenemos a nuestro Lord que vive aislado del mundo y solo vive con su abuela. Tenía muy claras las cosas hasta que aparece cierta doncella en su casa con una historia increíble y la magia se hizo.
Las viñetas me parecieron graciosas, hay puntos de humor, la historia obviamente es ligera, dejando claro que es para todo aquel coleccionista de Julia Quinn que quiera agregar ese punto especial a ella y yo encantada ¡Feliz lectura!
July 18, 2022
So silly. Light, fluffy, ridiculous fun for Julia Quinn fans!
June 2, 2022
This was just pure fun!
Originally mentioned in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series book, It's In His Kiss, this hilarious story is finally available to read for yourself. Born into a happy family that is tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth uses her wits and that little voice in her head to survive a series of madcap adventures. Cruelly separated from her beloved mother and grandmother, the young girl is sent to live with a callous aunt who forces her to work for her keep. Eventually, the clever and tenderhearted Miss Butterworth makes her escape... a daring journey into the unknown that unexpectedly leads her to the “mad” baron and a lifetime of love.
I had a blast reading this outlandish graphic novel. Miss Priscilla Butterworth is the best kind of crazy and so is the rest of the supporting cast. I am delighted to mention that bees also play a big role in this story which is definitely on brand for a book in the Bridgerton-verse. The story is fast paced and silly and the illustrations are gorgeous. A graphic novel like this is just pure fun and shouldn't be taken seriously at all. A great way for me to start my month of June reading!
Originally mentioned in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series book, It's In His Kiss, this hilarious story is finally available to read for yourself. Born into a happy family that is tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth uses her wits and that little voice in her head to survive a series of madcap adventures. Cruelly separated from her beloved mother and grandmother, the young girl is sent to live with a callous aunt who forces her to work for her keep. Eventually, the clever and tenderhearted Miss Butterworth makes her escape... a daring journey into the unknown that unexpectedly leads her to the “mad” baron and a lifetime of love.
I had a blast reading this outlandish graphic novel. Miss Priscilla Butterworth is the best kind of crazy and so is the rest of the supporting cast. I am delighted to mention that bees also play a big role in this story which is definitely on brand for a book in the Bridgerton-verse. The story is fast paced and silly and the illustrations are gorgeous. A graphic novel like this is just pure fun and shouldn't be taken seriously at all. A great way for me to start my month of June reading!
March 27, 2025
This is one of the strangest things I have ever read.
June 27, 2023
an absolutely unhinged and delightful graphic novel, i loved this one so much 😭🩷
the art was so. cute. and i love miss butterworth so much aojwjw
the art was so. cute. and i love miss butterworth so much aojwjw
May 19, 2022
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Very nice and funny!!
Very nice and funny!!
November 1, 2022
3-3,5 en realidad. Es una historia loquísima, ahora entiendo los comentarios que hacen sobre el libro en todas las novelas de Julia Quinn en las que se le menciona. Las palomas 😂😂😂😂. Es para pasar un ratito y lo más emotivo es que las ilustraciones las haya hecho la hermana pequeña de la autora ♥️.
May 21, 2022
This was so ridiculous and so much fun, I loved every bit of it. The story was wildly improbable and hilarious, and you couldn’t help but cheer for the indefatigable Miss Butterworth. I wish it had been longer, but longer would mean no drawings and the drawings made everything so much better.
May 12, 2022
The idea was good. The story was also good. However the chosen format (graphic novel) wasn't appropriate in my opinion.
May 10, 2022
I was super eager to read this after Sarah Gorely becoming a bit of a feature throughout several other series. This was all that was promised and more - killer boars, murderous pigeons, cannibalism, poisoned gooseberries, the list of untimely endings is perfect.
Want to read
October 27, 2021Waiting for this in January 2022.
June 8, 2022
Demonic. Pigeons.
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