The Scoundrel's Daughter

When Lady Charlton is forced into becoming London's most reluctant matchmaker, sparks fly and romance ensues, from the national bestselling author of Marry in Scarlet.

Alice, Lady Charlton, newly-widowed and eager to embrace a life free of her domineering husband  is devastated when a scoundrel appears, brandishing letters that could ruin her. To prevent their publication he wants Alice to find a noble husband a lord! for his daughter, Lucy.

Alice is forced to agree to his blackmail but when Lucy arrives, she has absolutely no interest in her father's scheme. A lord, she says, will only look down his nose at her and she's having none of that!

Desperate to retrieve the letters, Alice enlists the aid of her handsome young nephew, Gerald, who in turn seeks the help of his former commanding officer, James, Lord Tarrant. James is soon beguiled by the marriage-averse lady and sets out to teach her about love.  Meanwhile, Gerald and Lucy strike sparks each time they meet.

To combat the dastardly plot, Alice and Lucy must learn to trust each other. But can Alice put the past behind her and open her heart to love?

About the author

Anne Gracie

Summary

When Lady Charlton is forced into becoming London's most reluctant matchmaker, sparks fly and romance ensues, from the national bestselling author of Marry in Scarlet.

Alice, Lady Charlton, newly-widowed and eager to embrace a life free of her domineering husband  is devastated when a scoundrel appears, brandishing letters that could ruin her. To prevent their publication he wants Alice to find a noble husband—a lord!—for his daughter, Lucy.

Alice is forced to agree to his blackmail but when Lucy arrives, she has absolutely no interest in her father's scheme. A lord, she says, will only look down his nose at her—and she's having none of that!

Desperate to retrieve the letters, Alice enlists the aid of her handsome young nephew, Gerald, who in turn seeks the help of his former commanding officer, James, Lord Tarrant. James is soon beguiled by the marriage-averse lady and sets out to teach her about love.  Meanwhile, Gerald and Lucy strike sparks each time they meet.

To combat the dastardly plot, Alice and Lucy must learn to trust each other. But can Alice put the past behind her and open her heart to love?

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"This duel between determined male suitors and reluctant ladies is grounded with authentic emotional connections and a well-crafted plot. Paired with colorful secondary characters—which include three adorable little girls, a cat, one extremely annoying mother and several quirky gentlemen—the result is a thoroughly entertaining tale. Readers are in for a treat."
—Shelf Awareness

“I never miss an Anne Gracie book.”
—Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author

“For fabulous Regency flavor, witty and addictive, you can’t go past Anne Gracie.”
—Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author 

"[A] confection that brims with kindness and heartfelt sincerity...you can’t do much better than Anne Gracie who offers her share of daring escapes, stolen kisses, and heartfelt romance in a tale that carries the effervescent charm of the best Disney fairy-tales."
—Entertainment Weekly, on Marry in Scandal

“With her signature superbly nuanced characters, subtle sense of wit, and richly emotional writing, Gracie puts her distinctive stamp on a classic Regency plot.”
—Chicago Tribune, on The Accidental Wedding

“Anne Gracie’s writing dances that thin line between always familiar and always fresh.”
—New York Journal of Books

“Will keep readers entranced…. A totally delightful read!”
—RT Book Reviews, on Marry in Haste

Report

Named Favorite Historical Romance by the Australian Romance Reader Association!

"This duel between determined male suitors and reluctant ladies is grounded with authentic emotional connections and a well-crafted plot. Paired with colorful secondary characters which include three adorable little girls, a cat, one extremely annoying mother and several quirky gentlemen the result is a thoroughly entertaining tale. Readers are in for a treat."
Shelf Awareness

I never miss an Anne Gracie book.
Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author

For fabulous Regency flavor, witty and addictive, you can t go past Anne Gracie.
Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author 

"[A] confection that brims with kindness and heartfelt sincerity...you can t do much better than Anne Gracie who offers her share of daring escapes, stolen kisses, and heartfelt romance in a tale that carries the effervescent charm of the best Disney fairy-tales."
Entertainment Weekly, on Marry in Scandal

With her signature superbly nuanced characters, subtle sense of wit, and richly emotional writing, Gracie puts her distinctive stamp on a classic Regency plot.
Chicago Tribune, on The Accidental Wedding

Anne Gracie s writing dances that thin line between always familiar and always fresh.
New York Journal of Books

Will keep readers entranced . A totally delightful read!
RT Book Reviews, on Marry in Haste

Product details

• Authors: Anne Gracie
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 24.08.2021
• EAN: 9780593200544
• ISBN: 978-0-593-20054-4
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 108 mm x 170 mm x 23 mm
• Series: The Brides of Bellaire Gardens
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Historical romance, FICTION / Romance / Historical / General, FICTION / Historical / General, FICTION / Action & Adventure, Historical adventure, FICTION / Romance / Action & Adventure, Historical adventure fiction