Marquess of Rotherham, the Blond Adonis

Alexander Hugh Fitzallen, the Marquess of Rotherham, is the first friend Lady Marleigh makes in England. Visiting from northern Yorkshire, he is looking for some semblance of open spaces while in London.

After days of shopping with Aunt Serena, Marleigh needed some time in the fresh air. But where can you find such a thing in London? On top of a horse in Hyde Park, of course.

 

Marleigh left early, needing a good run to clear the cobwebs. For the borrowed horse, Jake, it was the race, the exercise, the sheer thrill of speed. When Marleigh nearly runs down a passing horse and rider, she veers Jack back to the large field for a long run.

 

That same rider in the near collision is Lord Rotherham. When he spies the same reckless horsewoman on the ground, it is a natural conclusion that she has fallen. As Rotherham checks for injuries, Lady Marleigh opens her eyes. Her vision is of the most strikingly beautiful blond Adonis. The intrigue begins.

Robert the Rascal in *That Wylde Woman!*

Robert Mandeville is alone in the world except for his cousins, two of whom he intended to poison. Robert discovered he does have a heart after all and it can make him feel … uncomfortable.

Another cousin, William, he attempted to have run down by a dray. Oddly, Cousin Andrew, from his grandmother’s side of the family saved William from that fate.

Before our story commences, we discover that Robert has let the Ton gossip mill activate damning suspicions about Cousin Andrew and his aunt murdering her husband, a Duke, so the cousin could inherit. Complete hogwash, but effective.

In between all this treachery, he creeps into the ancient Countess Gregoroff’s chamber one night to steal her jewels. Soft-hearted Robert can't steal all, he left her one poignant ring.

We have to ask ourselves, is he a scoundrel? Or a scamp? So much to look forward to!