A Wicked Gentleman
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $22.99
Publisher Description
Bestselling author Jane Feather brings to life the glamour, sophistication, and intrigue of Regency-era London in this captivating novel of unexpected passions and dangerous secrets.
Pooling their meager resources, Lady Cornelia Dagenham, her sister-in-law Aurelia, and their friend Liv Lacey arrive in London's Cavendish Square to spend a month at the home Liv has just inherited. But why anyone would show a fervent interest in purchasing the rundown property -- particularly the arrogant Viscount Bonham, who clearly could afford the finest of homes -- is a puzzle to Cornelia. His charms are undeniable, though -- and Cornelia finds her resistance to this mysterious stranger falling away...as a sparking passion clouds her view.
But their affair may place her and her friends in danger as Harry Bonham sweeps her into the sparkling whirl of high society. Leading a double life as a code breaker for the Crown, Harry is a man of many secrets. Is it Cornelia whom he truly desires, or something hidden in the house on Cavendish Square?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Feather commences her Cavendish Square trilogy with this intriguing, satisfying Regency. Lady Cornelia "Nell" Dagenham, a war widow, travels to London with her young children and sister-in-law, Lady Aurelia Farnham, and their friend Lady Livia Lacey, who has recently inherited a London home. Once in London, the ladies make the acquaintance of Harry, Viscount Bonham, a spy for the Crown who wishes to purchase Livia's home. His motives are simple-to recover a thimble hidden in the home before French enemies can find it and crack the code it hides. Bonham quickly ingratiates himself with the ladies, especially Nell, agreeing to introduce the women into London society. The scintillating liaisons between Nell and Bonham resonate both with Bonham's caustic wit and Nell's superior intellect. As passion mounts, so do complications, turning Bonham's simple mission into a complex balancing act. Meanwhile, Nell fears that an affair with Bonham could cause scandal sufficient to lose her guardianship over her children. The captivating romance is buttressed by rich characters and an intense kidnapping subplot, making this a fine beginning for Feather's new series.
