title: The Book of Scandal
author:  Julia London 
description: London (<i>Highlander Unbound</i>) 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. <i>(Sept.)</i> <br />Copyright  Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Once Upon a Scandal
  
  Julie LeMense
  
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  Avon, Massachusetts
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Copyright © 2015 by Julianne LeMense Crispin.  
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  ISBN 10: 1-4405-8664-0
  
  ISBN 13: 978-1-4405-8664-4
  
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  eISBN 13: 978-1-4405-8665-1
  
  This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, corporations, institutions,
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  author's imagination or, if real, used fictitiously. The resemblance of any
  character to actual persons (living or dead) is entirely coincidental.
  
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