Jane Dunn
A penniless orphan, London’s most colourful dandy and a scandaloussurprise that changes everything.Ferdinand Shilton, the dandiest, most eligible bachelor of the ton, hasdecided it is time to abandon his carefree youth. Determined to resistthe unruliness of romance however, he prepares to embark on a highlyproper betrothal, trading his flamboyant fashions for a sensible, ifpassionless, life.Orphan Madeleine Rose survives on the reluctant charity of her aunt,while escaping her dreary reality by secretly penning a romantic novel.But when Madeleine discovers a mysterious foundling on FerdinandShilton’s doorstep, real life suddenly takes on the excitement of herfiction.When an astonishing twist transforms her from a poor relation into awoman of consequence, and with her fate now unexpectedly thrown togetherwith Ferdy’s, everything Madeleine has accepted as her future isupended.Torn between duty, honour and an undeniable attraction, can Ferdy andMadeleine summon the courage to rewrite their own destinies?Praise for Jane Dunn:’Authentic, thrilling, touching, heart-wrenchingly romantic.’Bestselling author Emma Orchard’Brilliant, sparkling and very clever.’ Elizabeth Buchan’Outstanding, perceptive and delightfully readable.’ Sunday Times Booksof the Year’Jane Dunn has written a splendid piece of popular history with theready-pen of a highly skilled writer, endowed with remarkable insight.’Roy Strong, Daily Mail’Jane Dunn is one of our best biographers.’ Miranda Seymour, SundayTimes
