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A Damnable Rogue
320 pages
A classic tale of drawing-room scandal where a pragmatic companion finds herself delightfully compromised by a notorious rake.
What it feels like
This is a comfort read for lovers of traditional Regency romance, offering a brisk and breezy escape into a world of strict societal rules and the thrilling temptation to break them. The narrative moves with a lively, unpretentious energy, focusing heavily on the crackling dynamic between a pragmatic, older heroine who thinks her romantic days are behind her and a dangerously charming rogue. The mood is cozy yet laced with the delicious, low-stakes anxiety of impending social ruin. Its prose is straightforward and dialogue-driven, capturing the polite sparring and hidden desires of the era without getting bogged down in heavy historical detail. It will thoroughly delight readers who crave the classic, old-school charm of a sensible spinster taming a wicked lord.
- Mood
- cozy
- scandalous
- genteel
- Tone
- romantic
- wry
- dramatic
- traditional
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- class boundaries · reputation and ruin · unexpected second chances · taming the rake
- The writing
- Straightforward and period-flavored, prioritizing brisk dialogue and emotional immediacy over lush description.
- The arc
- Moves from quiet resignation to flustered vulnerability, culminating in a satisfying, hard-won romantic triumph.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, old-school Regency romances who love a pragmatic spinster heroine matching wits with a dangerous rake.
Content notes
- threat of social ruin
- classism
About the book
Forced into earning a living, 27 year old Emma Sommerton was thankful that an old school friend wanted her for a companion. Little did she realise that she would be brought close to scandal, and put at the mercy of the Alexander Lynston Marquis of Lytham!
Description from Open Library.
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