The Raven Prince
Princes Trilogy
Widowed Anna Wren takes a job as secretary to the gruff Earl of Swartingham. When she learns he visits a famous London brothel, she decides to take his place there in disguise. A sensual Georgian romance with fairy-tale echoes.
About This Book
The Raven Prince is a historical romance novel by Elizabeth Hoyt, first published in 2006 by Forever. It is part of the Princes Trilogy series and runs 378 pages. Readers can expect secret identity, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Secret Identity
- Length
- 378 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A widowed secretary assumes a secret identity in a London brothel to uncover the activities of her employer, the gruff Earl of Swartingham.
- Fans of Georgian-era historical romance
- Readers who enjoy dual-identity plotlines
- Features Secret Identity
- Compelling premise
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal professional dynamic initially between employer and employee.
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?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Anna Wren, a widow in need of employment, accepts a position as secretary to the Earl of Swartingham, a man known for his gruff demeanor. Upon discovering that the Earl frequents a renowned brothel in London, Anna embarks on a scheme to infiltrate the establishment under a disguise, leading to unexpected complications in their professional and personal dynamic.
Central Conflict
The tension between Anna's professional duty to the Earl and her personal investigation into his private life, complicated by her deceptive presence in the brothel.
Setting
Georgian London
Strengths
- Compelling premise
- Strong atmospheric potential
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?
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Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Elizabeth Hoyt
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Forever
- Length
- 378 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780446618472
- ISBN-10
- 0446618470
The Raven Prince: quick answers
- Who wrote The Raven Prince?
- The Raven Prince was written by Elizabeth Hoyt.
- When was The Raven Prince published?
- The Raven Prince was first published in 2006 by Forever.
- What genre is The Raven Prince?
- The Raven Prince is a historical romance novel, with secret identity, opposites attract.
- How many pages is The Raven Prince?
- The Raven Prince is 378 pages long.
- Is The Raven Prince part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Princes Trilogy series.
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