Lady Sophia's Lover (2002) (edit title/settings)

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• Lady Sophia Sydney: heroine seeking revenge for her brothers death
• Sir Ross Cannon: Chief Magistrate and head of the Bow Street Runners, he caused the death of Sophia's brother
• Sir Grant Morgan: Famous Bow Street Runner, now assistant police magistrate, married to Victoria
• Lady Victoria Morgan: Grant's wife
• Matthew Cannon: Sir Ross' younger brother
• John Sydney: Sophia's deceased brother for which she's seeking revenge
• Nick Gentry: Unscrupulous bounty hunter
• Anthony Lyndhurst: Sophia's first love
• Eliza: Cook-maid for Sir Ross
• Mr. Vickery: Bow Street court clerk
• Ernest: Errand boy for Sir Ross
• Catherine Cannon: Sir Ross' mother
• Eddie Sayer: Bow Street Runner
• Dr. Jacob Linley: Doctor used by residents near Bow Street
• Mr. Lannigan: Owner of the fish market
• Mr. Gee: Bow Street Runner
• Iona Cannon: Matthew's wife

Quotes edit see section history

• “I will not attempt to persuade you of Sophia's worth. However, if you say one word to her that could be construed as critical or condescending, I will castrate you. Slowly.”

  Ross

• “I think we’ll keep this chair,” he murmured into her hair. “One never knows when you’ll need another riding lesson.”

  Ross to Sophia

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• “There are two things a man should never do, Brewer—keep a woman waiting, and claim to understand her.”

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• “Ross,” she whispered, “how can I leave you?” A voice came from the shadows. “I will never let you leave me.”

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• “I am not overbearing,” Ross countered evenly. “I merely happen to know what is best for everyone.”

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• I love you so much that I can’t bear the thought of anything coming between us.”

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• he could not prevent the words that escaped him. “I want to marry you.”

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• “You’re mine, Sophia…and I will never let anything happen to you. Do you understand?”

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• “If you think I’m going to do that with you now, in broad daylight, while everyone knows we’re up here—”

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• Thank God, she thought fervently…thank God for not granting certain wishes, and for guiding her to a far sweeter fate.

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• “Very well, Sir Ross, I will not go to market alone. I will take the only available escort—which appears to be you. You may meet me at the front door in ten minutes.”

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• SOMEWHERE I’LL FIND YOU

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Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Bow Street
• London
• Newgate
• Silverhill Park

Organizations edit see section history

• Bow Street Runners: London crime investigators/detectives

First Sentence edit see section history

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Revenge: Describe this theme.

Series & Lists edit see section history

Preceded by Someone to Watch Over Me, and followed by Worth Any Price.

Preceded by After the Night, and followed by Lover Eternal.

Preceded by After the Night, and followed by The Secret Pearl.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Lisa Kleypas (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
• Dewey: 813.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Sexual content.

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( K ) › Kleypas, Lisa
• Books › Romance › Historical
• Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

• Lisa Kleypas: Author's website

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