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A Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie
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A Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie
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Founded by the ton's most ingenious countess, the secret society The Widow's Grace comes to the aid of ill-treated widows and wives and helps them regain their fortunes, their families, and sometimes discover true love. . .
For adventurous heiress Cecilia Charity Thomas, marrying charming military lieutenant Viscount Gantry to save him from danger—and herself from mercenary suitors—was a painful mistake. Instead of a passionate life together, she's stranded at his chilly mansion with his unaccepting family. Worse, she finds he is actually a spy dedicated to duty over wedlock—and secrets over trust. So when she hears her sister has been driven to her death, Cecilia is determined to expose the powerful man responsible. Assisted by The Widow's Grace, she flees to Covent Garden with a new identity. But can she elude her formidable husband—even as the desire between them continues to flare even hotter?
Always calm, forever controlled, Gantry has put everything aside to hunt down the traitor who nearly killed him. It's only when Cecilia leaves that he realizes his real duty should have been to her. As she continually outwits him through London's most perilous streets, Gantry realizes his wife is a resourceful, courageous woman he longs to truly know. But when her pursuit threatens influential enemies, will his and Cecilia's only chance to gain justice separate them once and for all?
RAVES FOR VANESSA RILEY
"Bridgerton fans, if you read just one book on this list, make sure it's Vanessa Riley's terrific An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler."
—Popsugar

"Riley gifts readers a sparkling love story."
Entertainment Weekly on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby
Founded by the ton's most ingenious countess, the secret society The Widow's Grace comes to the aid of ill-treated widows and wives and helps them regain their fortunes, their families, and sometimes discover true love. . .
For adventurous heiress Cecilia Charity Thomas, marrying charming military lieutenant Viscount Gantry to save him from danger—and herself from mercenary suitors—was a painful mistake. Instead of a passionate life together, she's stranded at his chilly mansion with his unaccepting family. Worse, she finds he is actually a spy dedicated to duty over wedlock—and secrets over trust. So when she hears her sister has been driven to her death, Cecilia is determined to expose the powerful man responsible. Assisted by The Widow's Grace, she flees to Covent Garden with a new identity. But can she elude her formidable husband—even as the desire between them continues to flare even hotter?
Always calm, forever controlled, Gantry has put everything aside to hunt down the traitor who nearly killed him. It's only when Cecilia leaves that he realizes his real duty should have been to her. As she continually outwits him through London's most perilous streets, Gantry realizes his wife is a resourceful, courageous woman he longs to truly know. But when her pursuit threatens influential enemies, will his and Cecilia's only chance to gain justice separate them once and for all?
RAVES FOR VANESSA RILEY
"Bridgerton fans, if you read just one book on this list, make sure it's Vanessa Riley's terrific An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler."
—Popsugar

"Riley gifts readers a sparkling love story."
Entertainment Weekly on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby
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  • Fascinated by the Regency and early Victorian eras, Vanessa Riley made time for renaissance fairs, and period novels and films while obtaining her Ph.D in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Specialty RWA Chapters: The Beaumonde, and the Georgia Chapters, as well as the Historical Novel Society. Vanessa also juggles her military hubby, mothering a teen, and speaking at women's events. Visit her at www.vanessariley.com.
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  • Publisher's Weekly

    Starred review from February 7, 2022
    The marriage of convenience trope gets a fresh spin in Riley’s outstanding final Rogues and Remarkable Women Regency romance (after An Earl, the Girl and a Toddler), which sees a Jamaican heiress marry a British spy to save his life. When widower Lord Felton Lance Gantry is almost captured by guards on his latest mission, Cecilia Thomas swoops in to save him by lying about their acquaintance. Cecilia hopes to avoid the eager suitors who are after her dowry and Gantry to maintain his cover, so the pair agree to a marriage of convenience. Adventurous Cecilia, a painter, expects to find excitement in their union. Instead, Gantry abandons her at his family home. In Gantry’s absence, Cecilia turns to Gantry’s father, Tramel, for comfort, and when Cecilia discovers that her sister, Helena, is in danger, Tramel helps rescue her. Then Helena dies, leaving behind a baby, leading Cecilia to reevaluate her life and seek a divorce. But Gantry won’t concede, and a tantalizing game of cat and mouse ensues as Gantry tries to win Cecilia back. Riley masterfully plays up the will-they-won’t-they between husband and wife as the emotionally charged romance twists to its conclusion. This sends out the series on a high note. Agent: Sarah Younger, NYLA.

  • Library Journal

    February 4, 2022

    Riley's "Rogues and Remarkable Women" trilogy (A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby; An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler) concludes with an estranged married couple going toe-to-toe in Regency England. Beautiful Jamaican heiress Cecelia Thomas can marry any man she chooses, but adventurous spy Lord Gantry is the one she wants. After a quick wedding, Gantry whisks Cecelia to his home in England, where she is disappointed to find her husband constantly being called away to work and less-than-welcoming in-laws. The only thing that helps Cecelia survive is her painting, which Gantry fails to appreciate. When news from her family in Jamaica turns Cecelia's world upside down, she runs away, leaving Gantry to realize he's taken his wife for granted. Readers who appreciate a good grovel will enjoy the second half of the novel as Gantry tries to find his wife, make amends, and woo her back into his arms. VERDICT The trilogy is best read as a whole, as the secret in this last book hinges on a special connection among all the characters. This witty series is ideal for anyone eagerly anticipating the next season of Bridgerton.--Kathryn Howe

    Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

  • Booklist

    March 15, 2022
    Riley's acclaimed Rogues and Remarkable Women Regency series will retain its well-deserved popularity with this tale of Felton Lance, the viscount of Gantry, an English spy whose life is saved in a chance rescue by sought-after, mixed-race heiress Miss Cecilia Thomas, who marries him. The daughter of a wealthy planter, Cecilia is very much in love with her new husband. But, keeping his spying for the crown secret, Felton is often away from home, leaving behind not only Cecilia but also his young daughters by his late wife in a household run by his unpleasant sister. War keeps Cecilia further isolated, but she copes by spending her time painting. Felton's constant travel and secrecy lead to a split after he accuses her of having an affair with his hated father, who is her only friend. Fleeing into a winter storm, Cecilia disappears. Her goal is to return to the West Indies to find her sister, and she faces horrible dangers while Felton searches for her. The period detail is superb, Cecilia and Felton are both strong yet vulnerable characters, and as always Riley's plot raises serious, still relevant issues.

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