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Lost lady
413 pages
A tempestuous, transatlantic historical romance that sweeps readers from gritty London docks to lush Virginia estates on a tide of unapologetic passion.
What it feels like
Reading this classic historical romance feels like stepping into a time machine back to the sweeping, unabashedly dramatic era of 1980s bodice rippers. The narrative moves at a brisk, adventurous clip, carrying you from the foggy, dangerous wharves of London to the sprawling, sun-drenched plantations of Virginia. It is a tempestuous, emotionally volatile read, anchored by the fiery clash between a fiercely independent runaway and a rugged, overprotective American. The prose is lush and earnest, leaning heavily into the intense, sensory details of their evolving attraction. It will absolutely delight readers who crave nostalgic, high-stakes historical romance where the emotions are as grand and untamed as the transatlantic journey itself, offering a deeply satisfying, hard-won happily ever after.
- Mood
- sweeping
- tempestuous
- romantic
- nostalgic
- Tone
- passionate
- melodramatic
- earnest
- adventurous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · transatlantic journey · spirited independence · all-consuming passion · clash of cultures
- The writing
- Lush and unabashedly dramatic, leaning heavily into sensory descriptions and the intense, volatile emotions of its leads.
- The arc
- A turbulent journey from desperate vulnerability to fierce self-reliance and an intensely passionate, hard-won partnership.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the unapologetic drama, alpha heroes, and sweeping transatlantic adventures of classic 1980s historical romance.
Content notes
- dubious consent
- outdated gender dynamics
- mild violence
- abduction tropes
About the book
James River Trilogy #2 Jude Deveraux touches the heart with this captivating novel of unexpected passion, adventure, and second chances. Lost Lady Forsaken by her guardian and narrowly escaping marriage to a money-hungry suitor, Regan flees Weston Manor, the only home she's ever known, determined to rule her own destiny. When Travis Stanford, a big, rugged American, finds Regan on London's docks, he vows to protect her -- unaware of the magnificent, iron-willed beauty she would become, or the dangerous, passion-filled future that awaited them both. From England's bawdy wharves to Virginia's elegant mansions, their love was kindled by chance, and flamed by the thrilling pursuit of unknown tomorrows.
James River Trilogy: River Lady (James River Trilogy, #3) Lost Lady (James River Trilogy, #2) Counterfeit Lady (James River Trilogy, #1)
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