The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
by Mackenzi Lee
Montague Siblings
In the 1700s, Henry "Monty" Montague sets out on his Grand Tour of Europe with his sister Felicity and Percy, the best friend he has quietly loved for years. The trip goes off the rails almost immediately. Content notes: parental abuse, alcohol misuse, racism, chronic illness.
About This Book
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is a historical romance novel by Mackenzi Lee, first published in 2018 by Katherine Tegen Books. It is part of the Montague Siblings series and runs 544 pages. Readers can expect friends to lovers, slow burn; sweet heat.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Friends to Lovers
- Heat
- Sweet
- Published
- 2017
- Length
- 544 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A rebellious young man's Grand Tour of Europe turns into an unexpected journey of self-discovery and romance with his best friend.
- Features Friends to Lovers
- Best Friends dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Young Adult readers interested in historical settings.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Monty Montague is a rakish young man intending to spend his Grand Tour drinking and flirting his way across Europe. However, his plans are thwarted when his trip turns into a life-altering adventure, forcing him to confront his feelings for his best friend, Percy, while dealing with complex family dynamics and societal prejudices.
Central Conflict
Monty must navigate the expectations of his father, the pressures of his status, and his suppressed feelings for his best friend while facing a series of dangerous and unexpected setbacks during their tour.
Setting
18th-century Europe
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Mackenzi Lee
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
- Published
- 2017
- Length
- 544 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062382818
- ISBN-10
- 0062382810
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue: quick answers
- Who wrote The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue?
- The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue was written by Mackenzi Lee.
- When was The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue published?
- The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue was first published in 2018 by Katherine Tegen Books.
- What genre is The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue?
- The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is a historical romance novel, with friends to lovers, slow burn.
- How many pages is The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue?
- The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is 544 pages long.
- Is The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Montague Siblings series.
- How spicy is The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue?
- EIKNA rates The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue as sweet heat.
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