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Lord Ravensden's Marriage (Steepwood Scandal, Bk 1) (Harlequin Historical, No 93)
Lord Ravensden's Marriage - Steepwood Scandal, Bk 1 - Harlequin Historical, No 93 Author:Anne Herries THE STEEPWOOD SCANDAL: — A young woman disappears. — A husband is suspected of murder. — Stirring times for all the neighborhood — When the debauched Marquis of Sywell won Steepwood Abbey years ago at cards, it led to the death of the then Earl of Yardley. Now he's caused scandal again by marrying a girl out of his class -- and young enoug... more »h to be his granddaughter! After being married only a short time, the Marchioness has disappeared, leaving no trace of her whereabouts. There is every expectation that yet more scandals will emerge, though no one yet knows just how shocking they will be.
The four villages surrounding the Steepwood Abbey estate are in turmoil, not only with the dire goings-on at the Abbey, but also with their own affairs. Each story in The Steepwood Scandal follows the mystery behind the disappearance of the young woman, and the individual romances of lovers connected in some way with the intrigue.
Olivia Roade Burton returns home to Abbot Giles in disgrace to her father and sister Beatrice after having jilted one of the most eligible men in Regency England. She has been cast out by her uncle and aunt, who had adopted her, but is warmly welcomed by Beatrice.
However, Lord Harry Ravensden soon follows her, believing he was at fault and must in all honor persuade Olivia to marry him for otherwise she is ruined. But then he meets Beatrice....
Meanwhile, the Steepwood villages are intrigued by the disappearance of the young Lady Sywell of Steepwood Abbey. As Harry, Beatrice and Olivia try to solve the mystery, their own story unfolds amid the mayhem created by Mr Roade: an inventor... but not a very good one!« less