The Georgian Rake

the long version

A thrilling historical adventure story! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. An impetuous heroine uncovers a shocking scandal... 1760, England Amanda Twyford, confronted unexpectedly with the unwelcome news of her elder sister Isabella's engagement to notorious rake Charles Barsett, is determined to put a stop to the impending nuptials. Amanda immediately takes a dislike to cold, haughty Charles, and she is sure Isabella's heart lies with another... As she meddles more in their affairs, Amanda discovers that dark rumours surround Charles' reputation. And they all seem to be connected to the secretive Medmenham Abbey. But as Amanda becomes more involved in protecting her sister's heart, does she risk losing control over her own... ? What is really going on at the mysterious Abbey? And what connection has Charles Barsett with that centre of ill-repute? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction...