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!