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Scandal

the steamy why-choose historical romance from the bestselling author of Lights Out
By Navessa Allen
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Secrets. Spies. Everyone lies. Scandal introduces us to Katherine, the Duchess of Hampshire, a woman entangled in a web of deceit. Her marriage is one of convenience, born out of necessity. However, Katherine finds it increasingly difficult to remind herself of this when in the company... Read More
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From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lights Out comes a seriously scandalous why-choose historical romance which is perfect for Bridgerton fans!

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Secrets. Spies. Everyone lies.

Scandal introduces us to Katherine, the Duchess of Hampshire, a woman entangled in a web of deceit. Her marriage is one of convenience, born out of necessity. However, Katherine finds it increasingly difficult to remind herself of this when in the company of her enigmatic husband, John, and his lover, an artist named Henry Fletcher.

Everything changes for these three after an otherwise uneventful evening. Words once left unsaid are now voiced, repressed feelings can no longer be contained, and with just a few fevered whispers, their futures are forever altered.

Yet, even as they dare to dream of true happiness, a darkness draws ever closer. Just when they think they have a chance at happiness, it's cruelly snatched away by an unseen enemy...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529452747

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 608

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About the Author

NAVESSA ALLEN is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Into Darkness series and other romances. She lives on the East Coast with her husband and their spoiled cats.

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