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Set against the backdrop of Georgian Scotland, *The Dedicated Villain* follows Roland Fairleigh Mathieson, a self‑styled rake, duellist, and covert villain who infiltrates a traveling acting troupe to seize a treasure hidden by Jacobite sympathizers. He entangles himself with Fiona Bradford, a sharp‑witted daughter of the troupe’s leader, whose laughter and independence disarm his attempts at romance.
The novel blends lighthearted romance with historical intrigue, exploring themes of deception, loyalty, and the clash between personal desire and political upheaval. Branched out of *The Golden Chronicles*, it delivers a clean, romantic tale set in a turbulent yet charmingly depicted period.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Patricia Veryan
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