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Lady Scandal
A LONG AND WINDING ROAD
Alexandria, the beautiful young widow once known as Lady Scandal among the ton of London, is trapped in France when war breaks out once more. Returning to England with her niece will be a dangerous journey indeed, and one that must begin under cover of darkness. When she climbs into her coach, Alexandria is shocked to find that her maid has been replaced by a man--a man she knows only too well. Though she has not seen Paxten Marsett in nearly ten years, she recognizes her former lover's voice immediately...it is deep as midnight and tempting as sin...
With French soldiers in hot pursuit, there is not a second to spare if they are to reach the coast in time. Paxten is wounded and his fever is rising, and they are all at risk of capture, imprisonment, and worse. Soon they have no choice but to abandon the coach and travel in disguise, sleeping under the stars or in humble country inns. Despite the danger, his dearest wish is to have one night alone with her...one last chance to rekindle the passion they once knew. And Alexandria cannot say no...
- Shannon Donnelly's first Regency, A Compromising Situation, won RWA's Golden Heart award.
- A Proper Mistress was a Romantic Times lop Pick for 2003.
Alexandria, the beautiful young widow once known as Lady Scandal among the ton of London, is trapped in France when war breaks out once more. Returning to England with her niece will be a dangerous journey indeed, and one that must begin under cover of darkness. When she climbs into her coach, Alexandria is shocked to find that her maid has been replaced by a man--a man she knows only too well. Though she has not seen Paxten Marsett in nearly ten years, she recognizes her former lover's voice immediately...it is deep as midnight and tempting as sin...
With French soldiers in hot pursuit, there is not a second to spare if they are to reach the coast in time. Paxten is wounded and his fever is rising, and they are all at risk of capture, imprisonment, and worse. Soon they have no choice but to abandon the coach and travel in disguise, sleeping under the stars or in humble country inns. Despite the danger, his dearest wish is to have one night alone with her...one last chance to rekindle the passion they once knew. And Alexandria cannot say no...
- Shannon Donnelly's first Regency, A Compromising Situation, won RWA's Golden Heart award.
- A Proper Mistress was a Romantic Times lop Pick for 2003.
219 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2004
About the author
Shannon Donnelly
48 books53 followersShannon Donnelly's writing has won numerous awards, including a RITA nomination for Best Regency, the Grand Prize in the "Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer" contest, judged by Nora Roberts, RWA's Golden Heart, and others. Her work has repeatedly earned 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as praise from Booklist and other reviewers, who note: "simply superb"..."wonderfully uplifting"....and "beautifully written."
In addition to her Regency romances, she has had novellas published in several anthologies, has had young adult horror stories published and is the author of several computer games.
In addition to her Regency romances, she has had novellas published in several anthologies, has had young adult horror stories published and is the author of several computer games.
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August 4, 2013
Lady Alexandria and her young niece Diana are visiting Paris when Napoleon (who is just a Consul at this point in time) declares war on Britain and orders every English person in France to be arrested. The girls are high-tailing it for the coast when they are suddenly joined by Paxten Marsett, Alexandria's old lover, who is also being chased by soldiers but for different reasons.
I liked it. I liked the characters. Unlike other HR's, Alexandria is a mature woman with a grown son. She has a good head on her shoulders. I even like Diana, the young niece. While a bit flitty (she's only 17 after all), she has gumption and even takes on the enemy armed only with a poker. Oh yeah, and then there's Paxten. Yeah, he's there.
If I had any complaint it would be with the climax and the unbelievably convenient appearance of some characters. That was kind of pushing things.
I liked it. I liked the characters. Unlike other HR's, Alexandria is a mature woman with a grown son. She has a good head on her shoulders. I even like Diana, the young niece. While a bit flitty (she's only 17 after all), she has gumption and even takes on the enemy armed only with a poker. Oh yeah, and then there's Paxten. Yeah, he's there.
If I had any complaint it would be with the climax and the unbelievably convenient appearance of some characters. That was kind of pushing things.
December 14, 2012
Sadly I don't remember much of this book despite reading it three days ago. I think Heyer has ruined me for these Regency romances. I do remember that the Man was angry at the Lady for not running away with him and ruining her reputation and that of her young son. I think that's pretty lame for a hero, no?
September 14, 2023
Lady Sandal
Lady Sandal and her niece Diana come home from a night out to find their home ransacked and a maid hiding, crying and in fear that the French military have returned. The maid explains what has happened and now Lady Sandal and Diana must flee France as war has been declared between England and France.
Lady Sandal and her niece Diana come home from a night out to find their home ransacked and a maid hiding, crying and in fear that the French military have returned. The maid explains what has happened and now Lady Sandal and Diana must flee France as war has been declared between England and France.
May 8, 2021
Interesting
Although this had some excitement there was too much slowness to it also it could have been so much better however it was a sweet clean romance
Although this had some excitement there was too much slowness to it also it could have been so much better however it was a sweet clean romance
October 27, 2021
I have read this book before and I gave it four stars. I don’t know why. Hero was a ne’er-do-well and it was never explained why she was so enamored of him.
August 13, 2013
I enjoyed this Regency. The characters were well-drawn and the hero was more interesting and more of a rounded person than many of the usual heroes in this genre. What let the story down for me was the reason why the hero and heroine split up in the first place. It felt a bit inadequate, which left me thinking that the heroine hadn't really cared enough in the first place.
April 9, 2016
Lady Scandal
This is quite an adventure taking place when Napoleon ordered all English arrested. The story is
about a Lady and her niece escaping for their lives. Along the way they meet up with an old lover who helps them.
This is quite an adventure taking place when Napoleon ordered all English arrested. The story is
about a Lady and her niece escaping for their lives. Along the way they meet up with an old lover who helps them.
September 25, 2009
Regency
February 7, 2013
A very exciting read, lots of action and "on the edge of your seat" moments. Cant wait to read Diana story, she was the most vivid character by far x
September 29, 2013
DNF - got through the first chapter and was board
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