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Their marriage was arranged, but their desire was not... After two years, Grayson Bridlington, The Earl of Hawkeswell, has located his missing bride Verity Thompson. Coerced into marrying Hawkeswell by her duplicitous cousin, Verity fled London for the countryside. Now, the couple must... read more
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Summary edit
The Earl of Hawkeswell has been living in limbo for two years, ever since his bride, heiress Verity Thompson, disappeared on their wedding day. As she hasn't been declared deceased, Hawkeswell cannot legally remarry and cannot access his wife's funds -- either of which would settle his dire... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Verity Thompson: Run away bride that was thought to have died.
- Grayson Earl of Hawkeswell: Married to Verity
- Daphne Joyes: Friend of Verity. Owner of the Rarest Blooms. Here Daphne welcomes women of questionable past.
- Sebastian Summerhay: Married to Audrianna and best friends to Grayson
- Cecila Pennifold: Friends with Verity. Currently staying at the Rarest Blooms.
- Elizabeth Smith: The alias Verity used.
- Bertram Thompson: Verity's cousin by marriage who married her off.
- Mr. Thornapple: Trustee for Verity's estate
- Colleen: Grayson's cousin who is like a sister
- Nancy Thompson: Married to Bertram
- Katy: Old family friend of Verity who was like a mother to her
- Michael: Childhood friends with Verity
- Joshua Thompson: Verity deceased father.
- Summerhays: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Travis
- Katherine
- Celia
- Audrianna
- Mrs. Geraldson
- Cleobury
- Lady Hawkeswell
- Mrs. Bradley
- Mr. Albrighton
- Rawsley
- Julia
- Madam
- Mrs. Ackley
- Lord Hawkeswell
- Bowman
- Lizzie
Setting & Locations edit
- England
- Castleford
- London
- Oldbury
- Cumberworth
- Surrey
- Staffordshire
- Airymont
- Sidmouth
- France
- Greenlay Park
- Birmingham
First Sentence edit
A good friend lets one spill bile, even if he finds it boring.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 - 27
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 4 in Rarest Blooms. (standard series)
Preceded by Ravishing in Red, and followed by Sinful in Satin.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Madeline Hunter (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Pres
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781410427939
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Thorndike Pres
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781410427939
Page Count: 352
Awards edit
- Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Awards (Finalist, 2010: Innovative Historical Romance)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3608.U5946P76 2010
- Dewey: 813
Subjects edit
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