Scandalous

The first novel in Karen Robardss Regency-era historical romance Banning Sisters trilogy Scandalous is full of scheming secrets and an unexpected romance between a young woman trying to keep her familys wealth and a man trying to gain it. . England 1810: When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half-brother the Earl of Wickham has died on his tea plantation in Ceylon she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters Claire and Elizabeth are suddenly penniless. The familys riches will pass to the next male heir—a distant cousin—and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast. Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive Gabby arranges beautiful Claires London season. Shell keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus Gabbys plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious strangers deceit she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other—and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of siblings who appear to be falling in love... With this beautifully rendered romance bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the ton by storm.