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The Rescue
304 pages
A thrilling, fog-drenched romp where a sheltered spinster and a dangerous former thief collide in the shadows of London.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a fog-draped London alleyway where danger and desire are inextricably linked. The narrative moves at a brisk, adventurous clip, pulling you through a stark contrast of glittering ballrooms and gritty underworld haunts. It thrives on the delicious tension of opposites attracting—a prim, sheltered woman discovering her own unexpected bravery, and a hardened, black-hearted rogue reluctantly finding his protective instincts and his heart. The prose is lively and atmospheric, balancing witty, sparring dialogue with genuine moments of swoony vulnerability. It is a perfect escape for readers who love classic, trope-rich historicals where the scoundrel is truly dangerous, the heroine comes into her own, and the romance is as thrilling as the suspense.
- Mood
- fog-draped
- thrilling
- swoony
- shadowy
- Tone
- playful
- adventurous
- wry
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- opposites attract · reformed rogue · finding hidden courage · high society vs underworld · shedding inhibitions
- The writing
- Lively and atmospheric, blending sharp, witty banter with evocative descriptions of London's contrasting worlds.
- The arc
- A sheltered woman's journey from fearful flight to exhilarating liberation, matched by a hardened rogue's reluctant softening into love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic historical romances featuring dangerous, reformed scoundrels and prim heroines who discover a taste for adventure.
Content notes
- murder
- kidnapping
- mild violence
About the book
A LADY WHO KNOWS TOO MUCH...
There's nothing like witnessing a murder to shake up one's life. That's what Miss Primrose Victoria Dane discovers when she accidentally stumbles upon the scene of a deadly crime. Suddenly the well-bred spinster is on the run, hiding from a killer in the most notorious back alleys of east London--and finding to her surprise that she is more than up for the adventure...until she gets caught by a ruthless stranger with a wicked smile....
A ROGUE WITH A LOT TO LEARN...
Black-clad, black-haired, black-hearted Nightshade. Once he was a master thief who ruled the London netherworld, executing daring daylight robberies, slipping into glittering ballrooms to relieve the ton of its jewels. Yet now Nightshade has gone respectable...and only a favor to a friend has brought him back to his old haunts--and his old ways. Tracking down a lost spinster seems an easy task. But Nightshade isn't prepared for the irresistible innocence of Miss Primrose Dane, a beautiful waif with a spirit that could win his heart--and a secret that could get him killed.
Description from Open Library.
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