|
|
| Plot Summary of A Scandalous Lady |
|---|
"Creena Hartford and her daughters, Laurel and Erica, are left nearly destitute upon the death of Mr. Hartford. He had another wife they knew nothing about and his marriage to Creena was not legal and the girls are illegitimate.
In his will, he left Erica his estate, Hartford Park, and the ladies decide to fight for it, even though they have the law and the executor of the estate, Lord Brontson, against them. Arriving there, they discover that the haughty, rich Lord Bronston has seen fit to give the estate to his uncle, Lord Rupert.
Rupert is quite amiable, and being completely charmed by Creena, offers the ladies residence at the estate's dower house (no strings attached), and offers to bring Laurel and Erica out in London society. Once in London, the ladies are quick to conquer the ton with Laurel's beauty and Erica's artistic talents and outrageous mode of dressing.
However, Lord Brontson is determined to show them what he considers to be their rightful place (somewhere provincial and not in polite society), and there ensues a battle of wits between him and Erica. When Brontson finally realizes he's in love and proposes to Erica, he is astonished to be rejected, and becomes determined to win her heart, even if he has to change himself and chase her around half of Europe to do so."
Jóhanna, Resident Scholar
|
|
|
| Review Analysis of A Scandalous Lady |
|---|
|
Our unique search engine provides a wealth of detail about books by breaking them down into many different literary elements, all of which are searchable (click here).
|
|
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- Regency era
Difficult/unusual lover?
Yes
How difficult?
- domineering
- snooty or fancy-fancy
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- Inheritance struggle
If one lover chases another...
- he chases after her
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
City?
Yes
City:
- London
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 80%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
|
|
|
Click here for more information about this book
Helen Argers Resident Scholar Profiles
TOP SCHOLAR:
 Jóhanna
SCHOLARS:
| |
Note: the views expressed here are only those of the reviewer(s). | |
Use our site!
Feedback
About us
Bribe your congressman!
Rudy Giuliani
Most recent discussions:
General Book Talk
Book writing discussion
Off-topic message board
Online Dating Advice
Erin Hunters
10:02:40 PM
Margaret Peterson Haddix
9:13:40 PM
George W. Bush
9:04:36 PM
Elizabeth Kim
8:24:37 PM
Barack Obama
5:48:18 PM
Mary Downing Hahn
3:27:52 PM
Sister Souljah
10:27:46 AM
Jeanne Duprau
9:36:44 AM
Norah Lofts
8:02:37 AM
Holly Black
6:42:07 AM
Mary Monroe
1:50:52 AM
Star Wars
12:42:27 AM
Jude Watson
12:40:10 AM
Gary Paulsen
8:49:20 PM
Suzanne Collins
6:43:07 PM
Southampton Row
6:28:28 PM
Hailey Abbott
6:12:18 PM
Ann Rinaldi
5:58:28 PM
J.K. Rowling
4:10:39 PM
David Baldacci
2:09:26 PM
More message boards
|
