A Rare Find

A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell is a historical romance published by Penguin Group on June 10, 2025. This first edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows aspiring archaeologist Elfreda Marsden, who discovers an ancient amulet linked to Viking history on her family’s estate. However, her plans are complicated by the return of her childhood rival, Georgie Redmayne, who has his own motives for being in Derbyshire. Together, they embark on a treasure hunt that challenges their animosity and reveals deeper feelings.
Readers will find a blend of adventure and romance as Elfreda and Georgie navigate their differences while searching for hidden Viking gold. The narrative explores themes of rivalry and attraction, set against a backdrop of historical intrigue. As they confront their past and the complexities of their relationship, the quest for treasure becomes intertwined with the pursuit of personal happiness. This engaging tale offers a unique perspective on love and rivalry within the LGBTQ+ romance genre.
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When an aspiring archaeologist teams up with her childhood enemy for a treasure hunt, they find it impossible to bury their growing feelings, in a charming queer historical romance from the author of A Shore Thing.
Elfreda Marsden has finally made a major discovery—an ancient amulet proving the Viking army camped on her family’s estate. Too bad her nemesis is back from London, freshly exiled after a scandal and ready to wreak havoc on her life. Georgie Redmayne is everything Elfreda isn’t–charming, popular, carefree, distractingly attractive, and bored to death by the countryside. When the two collide (literally), the amulet is lost, and with it, Elfreda’s big chance to lead a proper excavation. Now Elfreda needs new evidence of medieval activity, and Georgie needs money to escape the doldrums of Derbyshire. Joining forces to locate a hidden hoard of Viking gold is the best chance for them both.
Marsdens and Redmaynes don’t get along, and that’s the least of the reasons these enemies can’t dream of something more. But as the quest takes them on unexpected adventures, sparks of attraction ignite a feeling increasingly difficult to identify as hatred. It’s far too risky to explore. And far too tempting to resist. Elfreda and Georgie soon find that the real treasure comes with a steep price… and the promise of a happiness beyond all measure.
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