Cameron Cecil - An Italian Scandal - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A captivating story of romance passion and adventure set in nineteenth century London and Italy. London 1859. Carina Temple has put away the stifling black crepe demanded by the death of her father but with it she has also cast aside society's expectations of what a single young lady should be and do. When Carina's uncle summons her to Belgrave Square to inform her that her reputation is ruined thanks to a certain Lord Danby he tells her that she must travel to Italy until the gossip recedes and a suitable match can be found for her. But Italy is a tempestuous place her grandmother and cousins soon tell her of the fault lines between the states and the dangerous rebels fighting for freedom. Chief among these is Ben Mavrone and when he and Carina meet he distrusts her society pedigree and she considers him a violent extremist. When trouble comes to Carina's door it is Ben who saves her reluctantly and as they go on the run they must learn to understand each other to stay alive. Meanwhile back in England Carina's family has plans for the life Miss Temple should lead if she ever returns
Title: An Italian Scandal
Author(s): Cameron Cecil
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers
Barcode: 9780008494025
Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 9/27/2022
Category: Historical Fiction