Bianca & The Huntsman By Erica Ridley May 2026

Ridley adapts several iconic motifs from the original Grimm and Disney tales into a historical context:

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Bianca & the Huntsman by Erica Ridley is a clever Regency-set reimagining of Snow White, blending classic fairy tale elements with historical romance tropes like the "rakish hero in need of an heiress". Released in January 2023, it serves as the first installment in her series. Plot Summary Ridley adapts several iconic motifs from the original

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Set in 1815 London, the story follows , the illegitimate daughter of the late Earl of Quinseley and his Black mistress. After her parents' suspicious deaths, she lives with her stepmother, Lady Quinseley—the "wicked queen" of the ton—who despises Bianca's beauty and seeks to humiliate her.

The antagonist hires , the Earl of Eagleton, nicknamed "The Huntsman" by society because of his blatant hunt for a wealthy bride to save his crumbling earldom. Lady Quinseley offers him a fortune to seduce and publicly ruin Bianca’s reputation. However, as Harry gets to know the strong-willed Bianca, his mercenary mission is derailed by genuine affection. Key Reimagined Elements