When the Marquess of Tannerton wants a new mistress, he leaves the
negotiations and arrangements to his secretary, Jameson Flynn. The
Marquess has his eye on a young Irish singer at Vauxhall, and Flynn
attends the performance, ready to advance Tannerton's suit. Yet the moment
that Flynn beholds the lovely Rose O'Keefe and hears her sing her Irish
songs, he is smitten. Rose reminds him of home, family and Ireland, all
that he put behind him when he came to England to attend Oxford and follow
his dream to work in the highest echelons of the British government.
Employment with the Marquess of Tannerton is just the beginning and with
Tannerton's patronage, many doors would be open to him...as Rose must
accept Tannerton's offer of protection to further her career where any
theaters in London would welcome her because of her patron, and no man
would dare touch her...Flynn must pursue Rose for his employer despite his
own feelings not only to obtain her for him, but to keep her safe from
someone else who wants Rose for himself, someone cruel and unnatural. But
can Flynn deny his heart?
If you are weary of aristocratic heroes and heroines in Regency historical
romances, then Diane Gaston's INNOCENCE AND IMPROPRIETY is just the book
for you. Well-written and entertaining, INNOCENCE AND IMPROPRIETY is also
provocative--it will make you wince, then think about the status of
non-aristocratic women in Regency society. INNOCENCE AND IMPROPRIETY is
set in the world of Diane Gaston's A REPUTABLE RAKE, but it stands alone.
This reviewer is looking forward to the fascinating Lord Tannerton's story
which is promised to come soon...INNOCENCE AND IMPROPRIETY is highly
recommended!
Reviewed by Debora Hosey
Rating: 4
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