A Lady’s Guide to Scandal

Ten years ago, Eliza was forced to marry for duty and forsake the man she loved. Now, as the recently widowed Lady Somerset, she hopes to finally live life on her own terms. Unfortunately, she finds that her inheritance hinges on a “morality clause” that demands she observe an entirely scandal-free mourning period. To resist the temptation of her lost love, who happens to be the new Lord Somerset, she retreats to Bath, where soothing waters and a respite from society should keep her out of trouble. However, when she meets the alluring, artistic Lord Melville, she finds that her efforts to flee from temptation may not have been as effective as she hoped. In this follow-up to (A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting, Irwin presents a charming, chaste Regency romance. Filled with witty banter, the story is upbeat and engaging. Narrator Imogen Church expertly captures Eliza’s evolution from demure to daring. Her characterizations make the cast of characters distinct and delightful.