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The Rogue Report
352 pages
A spirited historical romance wrapped in a confessional mystery, where exposing scandalous secrets leads to a dangerous, flirtatious game of trust.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like being let in on a delicious, high-stakes secret. The narrative unfolds with a confessional, wry tone, drawing the reader into a clandestine world where sharp societal critique meets irresistible flirtation. It moves at a brisk, engaging pace, balancing the playful tension of a budding romance with the suspense of hidden identities and looming revenge. The atmosphere is steeped in the thrill of scandal and the quiet danger of trusting the wrong person. The prose is spirited and intimate, perfectly capturing the voice of a fiercely independent heroine who suddenly finds her guarded heart at risk. It is a delightful read for anyone who loves watching a clever, defiant outcast match wits with a charmingly mysterious rogue.
- Mood
- clandestine
- playful
- romantic
- suspenseful
- Tone
- wry
- confessional
- spirited
- suspicious
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden identities · scandal and reputation · trust and betrayal · forbidden attraction · social hypocrisy
- The writing
- Engaging and confessional, blending sharp societal critique with intimate, flirtatious banter.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded independence and righteous indignation to vulnerable, high-stakes romantic entanglement.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love spirited, independent heroines matching wits with mysterious, charming rogues in a historical setting.
Content notes
- social ostracization
- unwed motherhood
About the book
I have a secret. Several, in fact...
Most people know me only as the headmistress of a charity school. Having a son but no husband has made me a social outcast, which is no great inconvenience since I despise Society especially those "gentlemen" who seduce naïve young women. My contempt for such knaves leads us to Secret the First: I am the anonymous author of The Rogue Report, a newsletter that exposes these scoundrels and their exploits.
My busy life leaves no time for romance, or so one might think. This brings us to Secret the Second: I have lately carried on a flirtation with the school's new mathematics professor. Mr. William Jackman is altogether too charming and mysterious for anyone's good particularly mine. Though I'm tempted to indulge my desires, I cannot help but wonder if my darling "Jack" hides secrets too.
You see, not everyone appreciates The Rogue Report, and at least one of its subjects is out for revenge. Is Jack bent on protecting me, or is he really the villain who seeks my ruin? Is it possible that I've fallen in love with the most notorious rogue of them all?
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