The Runaway Bride

Name: The Runaway Bride
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Felicity York
ISBN: 9780008535759

Author: Felicity York

Series: Stately Scandals #1

Narrator: Laura Brydon

Unabridged: 10 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperNorth

Published: 04/06/2023

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Sagas

Synopsis

Only the boldest of ladies risks her heart her reputation . . . THE FIRST BOOK IN THE STATELY SCANDALS SERIES 1826. At first sight, Ellen Turner does not seem the type to elope with a stranger. So when the young heriess vanishes from her boarding school in the arms of the rugged scoundrel Edward Wakefield, and the pair are sighted in a carriage racing from Gretna Green to the Port of Dover, her virtue becomes the subject of hot public debate. In the ensuing court case, Ellen keeps a cool head. Until she discovers who is judging the trial – her mortifyingly handsome and charming neighbour, Thomas Legh of Lyme Park. Ellen faces a choice. To pursue the husband of her dreams would mean risking everything. But when a lady’s reputation already lies in tatters, what has she to lose? Inspired by the incredible true story of romance, subterfuge and intrigue, will whisk you away on the escapade that was Lyme Park’s greatest scandal. * * * The Stately Scandals series is a brand new selection of incredible true stories, never before told in fiction, by Felicity York. Each novel follows one of the most rebellious women to have lived in the stately homes of 19th-century northern England. The next novel in the series, , will be published in June 2024spring 2025.

About Felicity York

Felicity York lives in Lancashire. A freelance further education consultant by day, she is the author of eighteen M/M Regency romance novels under the name Ruby Moone.

Reviews

Goodreads review by WyoGal

More of a crime story than a romance The protagonist is a likable person at the cusp of becoming a woman. The loss of her schoolgirl identity and her transition into a strong-willed future wife is portrayed well by the author. The circumstances of her transition occupy most of the story. The ensuing......more

Goodreads review by Flora

wonderful Very well written story that kept me on the edge of my seat. It was all the more thrilling for being based on a true story.......more

Goodreads review by K

DNF The premise of this book, being based on fact, was intriguing. I was hoping this would be a “based on true events Evie Dunmore” book. Sadly, it wasn’t. I started this book based on a post from Smart Bitches and the writing was tough for me to get into. I jumped over here to GR and found a review......more

Goodreads review by Shelby

The Great Lie! Believe me when I say that this book is different! Never read a book that was so full of lies, betrayal, and strength in a young lady! She loves her neighbor, but every one thinks she’s too young, only seventeen, but she goes through every kind of betrayal and shows strength! Very good......more

Goodreads review by Ellie

A terrific tale from Felicity York, based on the true story from 1826 of the plot to abduct Ellen Turner, a seventeen-year-old heiress, by a man who wants to marry her for her fortune. This was a skilful combination of fact and fiction, very much telling the tale from Ellen's point of view. The paci......more

Quotes

READERS LOVE ‘This is honestly the best book I have read in a long time’ ‘The romance was beautiful’ ‘Romps along at a cracking pace’ ‘All the more thrilling for being based on a true story’ ‘I recommend this book to anyone who loves romance’ ‘Can’t wait for the next book in the series!’ ‘The author brought such care and excitement to the characters’ ‘Not just a romance but also a glimpse of the social history of the time’ ‘It mixes my two loves, romance and courtroom drama’ ‘Fascinating story, delightful style’ ‘Something completely different’ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat’