Description:MISS MARLING’S MISTAKE
Miss
Ellen Marling made a most serious mistake when she let her father marry
her off to the beastly Baron Basil Brockhaven. Just how immense an
error it was became crystal clear to this innocent but independent young
lady when she faced the prospect of her wedding night with the
loathsome lord.
A leap in the dark from the bedroom window seemed
her only sure way of escape. But here again it seemed that she had most
grievously erred.
Her leap carried her into the hands of the
notorious Marquess of Trent, as ravenous in his pursuit of pleasure as
he was irresistibly handsome. Ellen had traded a monstrous husband for a
masterly rake–and knew she could not risk
REVIEW*************
If
I were to rank my traditional Regency romance novels ("serious" novels
of the time such as Pride & Prejudice notwithstanding), "Scandal
Bound" by Anita Mills would be in my top three, if not the number one
spot outright.
Considering I've read (literally) hundreds of
these novels, that says quite a bit. This is the book that I loan to
friends who are curious what Regency romance novels are about, and I've
universally received positive feedback from all of them, even those who
don't typically read romance.
The hero and heroine are very
likable, and it has just enough intrigue to keep you entertained outside
of the development of the romance. Will he return her to her repulsive
and odious husband? Will she reform his wild ways (e.g., one of the
early scenes shows him shooting a highwayman on their wild flight from
London)? What will their journey across England bring next (a
questionable hostelry, highwaymen, and pouring rain, oh my!)? How will
he extricate her from her unwanted marriage? Highly recommended.