The Scandalous Lady Wright (Regency Scandals) - Softcover

M.C. Beaton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472112113 ISBN 13: 9781472112118

Publisher: Constable, 2015

Synopsis

Fashionable society regards Sir Benjamin Wright with the utmost honour and respect. Yet Lady Emma knows that her husband is, in fact, a drunken jealous brute who delights in humiliating her both in and out of the bedroom.

So, his unexpected murder is a blessing, she thinks - that is, until the constable's accusing finger points to her as the murderer. But it soon becomes apparent that her late husband hid many secrets and enemies.

When the practical Comte Saint-Juste arrives on the scene offering his services, Lady Emma is about to discover what the French dedication to l'amour really means...

About this title

Book Description:

Published for the first time in the UK under the M. C. Beaton pen name, a thrilling series of Regency romances

From the Back Cover:

Public faces and private vices . . .

The upper class of their social circle regards Sir Benjamin Wright with utmost honour and respect yet Lady Emma knows her husband is in fact a drunken, jealous brute who delights in humiliating her both in and out of the bedroom.

His murder was a blessing, she thinks – that is until the constable's accusing finger points to her! But it soon becomes apparent that her late husband hid many secrets and enemies.

And when the practical Comte Saint-Juste arrives on the scene offering his services, Lady Emma is about to discover what the French dedication to l’amour really means!

‘Nicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humour and adventurous spirit.’ Publishers Weekly

‘A delightful tale . . . romance fans are in for a treat.’ Booklist

‘(M. C. Beaton) is the best of the Regency writers.’ Kirkus

About this edition

• Publisher: Constable
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472112113
• ISBN 13: 9781472112118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208