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A Scandalous Journey
230 pages
A spirited Regency adventure where a perilous escape forges an unexpected bond between an honorable lord and a mathematically minded American outsider.
What it feels like
This briskly paced Regency romance blends the thrill of a perilous escape with the delicate social maneuvering of a London Season. The narrative opens with a jolt of adventurous tension, plunging the reader into a scenario of abduction and coercion before transitioning into a charming, character-driven exploration of reputation and belonging. The mood shifts from the rugged, anxious urgency of a dangerous journey through Scotland to the glittering, gossip-fueled anxiety of London society. The prose is earnest and engaging, perfectly capturing the heroine's practical, unconventional nature as she recites square roots to soothe her nerves, alongside the hero's steadfast honor. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys watching an intrepid, fish-out-of-water heroine and a fiercely protective hero navigate both physical danger and the scandalous constraints of high society.
- Mood
- spirited
- anxious yet hopeful
- romantic
- suspenseful
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- romantic
- charming
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- finding belonging · honor and duty · courage in adversity · unconventional heroines · the constraints of society
- The writing
- Engaging and character-focused, balancing the urgency of a perilous journey with the nuanced manners of Regency society.
- The arc
- Moves from the disorienting tension of captivity and escape to the tender, anxious navigation of societal expectations and blossoming love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love capable, unconventional historical heroines and honorable heroes thrown together by dangerous circumstances.
Content notes
- abduction
- coercion
- threats to a child
About the book
George Winterbrook, Lord Weymouth, wakes up to find himself in an unfamiliar place with his hands and feet bound. He doesn't know where he is or how he came to be there. He soon learns that he has been abducted by his friend's former wife, who wishes to coerce Weymouth into marrying her. George refuses to marry without love, but Lady Arabella is persistent and threatens George's young niece Isabelle if he doesn't comply. Beth Castleton also awakens in an unfamiliar location with a throbbing headache. Her maid, though kind, does not know how Beth came to be in Scotland nor for what purpose. Beth is led to the book room where she will be able to speak with her hostess and get some answers. There George encounters Beth reciting square roots to calm her nerves. He hopes she will help rescue him, but doubts she will because she was rather frosty towards him when last they met at his cousin's house party. Beth agrees to help rescue young Isabelle and if possible, George too. Plans go awry and the journey back to London is difficult and dangerous but George is determined to protect both his niece and the intrepid young lady who did not hesitate to help him. Once safely back in London, Beth dreads the coming Season. She feels like a curiosity because she is American and doesn't fit in because she prefers mathematics to gossip. Weymouth introduces Beth to his family and friends to help calm her nerves. The one thing that can mar Beth's happiness, is the knowledge that she traveled unescorted with Weymouth. Though she enjoys his company, Beth refuses to force George to marry her unless he loves her. They may not have a choice if Lady Arabella has her way.
Description from Open Library.
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