“Most people would have probably lost count around seven. This was, Harry knewfrom his extensive reading on logic and arithmetic, the largest number that most peoplecould visually appreciate. Put seven dots on a page, and most people can take a quickglance and declare, “Seven.” Switch to eight, and the majority of humanity was lost.”

American novelist

Julia Quinn, born Julie Pottinger, is an American novelist best known for her historical romance books. Her work has reached a wide international readership, with translations into 41 languages, and her novels have appeared on The New York Times Bestseller List nineteen times. She is also a member of the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. Quinn is especially known for the Bridgerton series, which was adapted by Netflix into the television series of the same name.