Like the movie, Susanne and Gideon encounter danger and hijinks - and conquer every obstacle with a mix of head, heart and a lot of laughter - it helps as well that Gideon has the gift of a silver tongue, and Susanna is charming in her naivete. Gideon needs Susanna to return the necklace, and Susanna needs Gideon to help her see more of the world.Īn agreement is struck, and the two embark on an adventure to Vauxhall Gardens, which sounds safe and fashionable enough - except that it happens in the middle of the night, and with neither our hero or heroine possessing funds or resources to get them to their destination.įellow readers who follow Shana Galen on Facebook know that she has a soft spot for Disney's Tangled, and she has finally adapted themes from the movie to a historical romance novel. Gideon Harrow is tired of the life he leads and wants out, but the price of his release from London's underworld is a necklace, which Gideon successfully steals - only to lose control of it to Susanna. Because of her brother's scandalous marriage, Susanna is now being pressured to marry and marry well in order to restore her family's reputation in society - but, invitations have been scarce, and Susanna's mother is more and more desperate for Susanna to find a good match: to the point of micro-managing her daughter's life. Lady Susanna Derring is suffocating under her mother's hovering, and she longs to break free of the strictures of society. Click here to buy the paperback at The Book Depository
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