Trapped by Scandal by Jane Feather Series: Trapped,
Published by Pocket Books Publication Date: June 23rd 2015
Pages: 368
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New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather returns to the Regency with a passionate tale that sweeps the reader from the dangerous streets of Paris to the glittering ballrooms of London. Lady Hero Fanshawe has chafed at society’s dictates since the death of her fiancé taught her that joy can be fleeting. When her brother disappears in Paris at the height of the Terror, she has no hesitation in disguising herself as a boy and risking her life to find him—or in joining forces with a chance-met ally, the enigmatic William Ducasse, Viscount St. Aubrey. And no regrets in indulging in a passionate affair with the dangerously handsome stranger in the shadow of the guillotine…
Half French, half English, William is committed to his shadow life, flirting with death to rescue imperiled aristocrats, and marriage is an indulgence he cannot afford. Once Hero returns to London, he refuses to risk her good name by continuing their liaison. But he has reckoned without the determined Hero’s disregard for propriety…or the dictates of his own treacherous heart.
Lady Hero Fanshawe doesn’t let convention deter her. She is a woman on a mission. Grief has taught her that she has only one life to live…and to live it to the fullest. William Ducasse, also known as Viscount St. Aubrey, is also on a mission. He lives his life on the edge performing heroic rescues. When he meets Lady Fanshawe they join forces to find her brother.
I loved the storyline. The heroine, Lady Fanshawe, was her own woman. I really liked that the author took the time to develop the character. The past tribulations suffered by the character aptly shaped her conscience and actions. I felt like I was drawn into the story. I immediately sympathized with her. The author added rich historical details as the backdrop for the story. The reader is immersed in the 18th century era while loving a heroine that flaunts its restrictions. So I think that added to my intrigue the fact that the author did such a great job of describing the details of the turbulent times while I vicariously lived through Hero to buck the society and conventions of that time.
The hero, William, took a little more time for me to embrace. I wanted him to throw caution to the wind, give in to passion, and forget about society. However, I don’t think I would have loved him as much in the end. He was strong, intelligent, and caring. He cared enough about Hero to want her reputation to stay intact.
I enjoyed the story. I did not read the first story in the series, but this did not hamper my enjoyment. I look forward to the next book in this series.
