Too Clever by Half

Nominated for the 2019 Booksellers' Best Award, this story follows James Alcott, a respected educator vying to win the Duke’s Trust competition to establish a scholarship, and Lady Tessa Harmsworth, who fabricates a persona to enter the contest and support women's education. As their rivalry unfolds, a witty and spirited interaction develops between them, blurring the lines between competition and romance. With the prize at stake, their journey explores whether they will pursue their ambitions or their growing feelings.