Books like A Scandalous Publication by Sandra Heath
After her father’s death, 23‑year‑old Charlotte Wyndham and her mother must sell their home and relocate to London to escape overwhelming debts. Their new landlord, Sir Maxim Talgarth, is rumored to be linked to scandal and is in a clandestine affair with Charlotte’s bitter rival, Lady Judith Taynton. Amid tense encounters, Charlotte learns of Max’s alleged past deeds from Sylvia Parkstone, who despises the man. Torn between the justice she seeks and the feelings she cannot deny, Charlotte pens a private exposé, setting off a chain of discoveries that threaten her future happiness. Set in the social life and customs of Regency England, the novel explores complex man‑woman relationships, manners, and the hidden lives beneath high society.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sandra Heath
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