A Courtesan’s Scandal
A Courtesan’s Scandal by Julia London, published by Gallery Books on September 27, 2014, is a reissue that spans 384 pages. This historical romance unfolds in the Regency era, centering on the intriguing dynamics between Kate Bergeron, a former mistress, and Grayson Christopher, the Duke of Darlington. As the story progresses, the Duke is compelled by the Prince of Wales to feign a romantic relationship with Kate to divert attention from the Prince’s own troubles, setting the stage for a complex interplay of deception and desire.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love and societal expectations against a richly detailed historical backdrop. As Grayson and Kate navigate their public charade, their initial reluctance gives way to genuine feelings, complicating their situation further. The book delves into the challenges faced by a duke and a courtesan, highlighting the constraints of their respective roles in society. With its focus on romance and the intricacies of relationships, this edition of A Courtesan’s Scandal offers an engaging glimpse into the lives of its characters within the constraints of their time.
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New York Times bestselling author Julia London is at her best in this sensual Regency where a Duke must pretend his mistress is his wife.
Kate Bergeron is the beautiful and mysterious former mistress of a cloth merchant…and the latest beauty to capture the interest of the Prince of Wales. Mired in a disastrous divorce, the Prince attempts to distract attention from his next amorous pursuit by ordering Grayson Christopher, the eligible Duke of Darlington, to pretend to London society that he is having an affair with Kate. When Grayson reluctantly agrees to his Prince’s demand, he finds the lady no more willing than he is. Kate will grudgingly act the part in public, but her favors are not for sale to any man. As Grayson and Kate mimic ardor for the world to see, they find what started as a deception becoming all too real. And when passion flames into love, their predicament becomes extreme. For while marriage between a duke and a courtesan could never happen, Kate knows in her heart that she is willing to accept nothing less…
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