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Set in 19th‑century Scotland, "Scandal's Bride" follows Lady Catriona Hennessy, a fiercely independent young woman, as she confronts the bold and unruly Richard Cynster. The Cynster family’s dynamics riff on class, duty, and romance, as Richard, a self‑styled rake, draws Catriona into a flirtatious battle of wills. Though marriage was not on his initial agenda, Richard sees taming Catronia as his challenge—hoping to secure a matrimonial bed without, he thinks, making any solemn promises of love. The story balances flirtatious banter with the societal expectations of the time, painting a lively portrait of courtship, honor, and personal freedom.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Stephanie Laurens
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