- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; 1st mmpb edition (Aug 19 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416547118
- ISBN-13: 978-1416547112
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.7 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #238,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
London (Highlander Unbound) sets this convincing tale of romance and intrigue in the early 1800s, an obscure period of strife in the English monarchy. Nathan Grey, the Earl of Lindsey, lost himself in liquor and debauchery after the death of his infant son, while his wife, Evelyn, abandoned their loving but superficial marriage and began flirting with another peer. Three years later, when Nathan learns that Evelyn could be named in Princess Caroline's infamous Book of Scandal, he kidnaps her from court, pretending they've reconciled. Nathan's attempt to guard the family's reputation soon blossoms into a genuine desire to rebuild their marriage, but Evelyn resists. Meddling by servants and both sets of parents provides needed backstory and also unites the couple against their helpful interference. The only sour note is Nathan's insistence that Evelyn apologize for adulterous thoughts that pale compared to his unabashed actions. Despite the confusing court scandals, this reunion story is mostly a joy. (Sept.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Nathan Grey, the Earl of Lindsey, is infamously known as the Libertine of Lindsey for his scandalous ways with women. But when he hears gossip that his estranged wife, Evelyn, is about to be named in The Book of Scandal, he has no choice but to remove her from London to protect her and himself from charges of treason -- even if it calls for abduction! While Evelyn has no legal recourse against the man who broke her heart years ago but is still considered her lord and master, she is no longer the immature girl Nathan married. Her enforced homecoming quickly turns into a battle of wills that tears down her husband's defenses and lays bare the passion that still burns between them. Before it is too late, Nathan must confront powerful adversaries as he convinces Evelyn that she is not only his wife, but the one woman he will love for all time.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Estrangement and treason, Aug 22 2008
By Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Book of Scandal (Mass Market Paperback)
Nathan Grey, the Earl of Lindsay, has been living without his wife for the last three years. Following the death of their young son Robbie their relationship deteriorated and Evelyn went to London and became a helper to Princess Mary. However, rumours of Evelyn's affairs with Lord Dunhill may have landed her in a great deal of trouble as a royal scandal is brewing and she may be implicated. In order to preserve his family's good name, Nathan abducts Evelyn from London and returns her to their country estate, Eastchurch. There Nathan and Evelyn have to get to know each other again, to come to terms with their shared history and Evelyn has to learn to deal with her distress over the death of Robbie. But someone has followed them to Eastchurch and someone may be plotting against their lives.This was an enjoyable book with some tearjerker moments and amusing sideplay with the butler, Benson. Both Nathan and Evelyn were appealing characters, despite their faults, and their reconciliation felt believable. There were some inaccuracies in terms of dialogue for the period but nothing too grating and the overall impression of the book was positive. It highlighted the rather inequitable societal opinion about men and their mistresses versus women and their chastity and there were, for this reader at least, a few question marks over Nathan's future faithfulness to his wife, but it was overall a good read.
Originally published for Curled Up With A Good Book © Helen Hancox 2008
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Death, Adultery, Murder, Suspense, Politics, Betrayal, Grief...HEAVY, Aug 15 2008
By R. Phillips - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Book of Scandal (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a book that captures your attention with the depth of the circumstances of the hero and heroine. It can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming for the reader, and I found myself in need of a little comic relief more than once (more than the empty threats to the butler). The overwhelming grief that the H/H both feel almost spills over to the reader, so be ready. I love this couple and their attempt to rebuild the "scaffolding" of their marriage. I'm not certain the murder attempts added anything to the story - detracted from it in my opinion. The story could have been strong enough on its own, without that. There were enough factors and characters to keep the story interesting as the H/H carved new paths to one another. As it is, it is a heavy read but the love of the H/H is touching and heartfelt.BTW, the previous reviewer calls the heroine Evangeline...her name was Evelyn (Evie, for short)...maybe it was different in an advanced copy or something???; also the separation was 3 years, not 5; and the heroine was not completely prim and proper in London, hence, adding to their marital woes.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Julia London scores again, Sep 2 2008
By Bookworm - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Book of Scandal (Mass Market Paperback)
The Earl and Countess of Lindsey have been married for years. Unable to cope with, accept, deal with the death of their toddler son, the two drift apart and become estranged. Nathan remains at the country home, Eastchurch while Evelyn flees to London. But with scandal brewing in London and Evelyn very possibly right in the middle of it, her husband, whom she hasn't seen in 3 years, comes to London and forces her to return home. The story that follows is a very poignant, eloquently written tale of two people struggling to come to terms with their son's death, the betrayal each of them felt in the aftermath and how they finally, together, sort through it and come to terms with it. I enjoyed watching their relationship grow and become strong again, the little blasts into the past and also Nathan's relationship with his butler, Benton. The quality of writing in this book rates right up there with London's Rogues of Regent Street series and is just as unputdownable.
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