![]() Dreadfully dull and probably very realistic of real Regency marriages. She also writes medieval crime, and alternates between the two genres to keep both fresh. Sophia Holloway is a military historian turned novelist, whose first interest was the Peninsular War, and who ‘grew up on Georgette Heyer’, so writing Regency feels very natural to her. Lord Ledbury’s as naughty as they come – enough George Wickham to set the pulse racing, with a civilising measure of Mr Darcy’s nobility to ensure you fall in love for all the right reasons…' - Annie Holder, author of Against All Odds Everyone loves a Georgian rake and Sophia’s hero doesn’t disappoint. ' The Devil You Know is an immensely satisfying read. This witty and spirited romance casts an historical light on Regency Society life, and reveals that, despite the changes in social protocol, love and desire – and what they do to us – has not changed. Meanwhile, as Fate conspires to keep the couple from love and a proper consummation, Lord Ledbury becomes ever more frustrated and desperate, and his temper worsens. Kitty feels that all of London is watching her, gossiping about her, pitying her. For his part, Ledbury has spotted a spark in his ‘dab of a wife’, especially when he discovers their mutual love of horses, and sets out to woo her in the only way he knows.Īs Kitty begins to succumb to his seduction and believe that they have a chance of happiness together, Ledbury’s past starts to catch up with them. If she doesn’t fall in love with Ledbury, his waywardness cannot hurt her. However, Kitty’s generous dowry, which will keep him from selling his beloved racehorses, proves too tempting.įollowing a swift ceremony and a disastrous wedding night, Kitty believes her only chance of survival is to make her head rule her treacherous heart. Ledbury has only ever courted other men’s wives, and does not want a wife of his own. The Honourable Catherine Elford – Kitty – is presented with an awful choice.Įither she is cast off, penniless, by her penny-pinching step-brother, or she marries the handsome Earl of Ledbury, who would be perfect were he not a serial womaniser, and the very man Kitty idolised when she made her debut in Society idolised right up until she found him in a compromising situation with a married lady. ![]() You have no experience of seduction, and I have a lot.' 'I do not know about “advisable”, I was thinking more “desirable”. I should also say it does not sound very impulsive.' Here we are, riding in the Park, and you are calmly discussing whether it would be advisable to seduce me, your wife. You have no experience of seduction, and I have a lot.' The Honourable 'This is madness, my lord. I should also say it does not sound very impulsive.' 'I do not know about “advisable”, I was thinking more “desirable”. "Ooo! This is one of my favorite things.'This is madness, my lord. Sum/Fall/Win, Wednesday 10th, Visits Susan Says goodbye to Scarlett inside the vineyard. Leaves the farm to shop at Pierre's store. If it is raining, she will stay home instead of following her usual schedule. During the winter, Sophia does not leave the farm except on Friday. When married, Sophia stays on the farm Saturday and Sunday year-round, and Thursday in Fall. Visits the Community Center to read manga. □ Monday 22nd, Community Center Restored ![]() South of Sam's house watching the vineyard. South of Haley's house watching the vineyard. Visits to the hospital to pick up her medication. Visits the cliff to stare at the Gem Sea. Stretches after work outside the vineyard. In her craft room sewing and on her phone. Stretches after work outside the vineyard house. Visits the cliff and watches the Gem Sea. Visits the bench outside and watches the sea.
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