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The Diabolical Baron

Putney Classic Romances, Book 1

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The Diabolical Baron

By: Mary Jo Putney
Narrated by: Siobhan Waring
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Summary

A Classic Sweet Regency Romance

A wicked wager!

Rich, handsome, and fashionably jaded, Jason, Lord Radford, knows he must marry to get an heir, but assumes that any well bred young lady will do, so he offers for Caroline Hanscombe, whose name he draws at random. Caroline is pressured by her family to accept, but shy and musical, she finds her new fiancé alarming. Will this be a match made in heaven or hell? Or might Caroline quietly find herself a man who suits her better?

Mary Jo Putney's first book, The Diabolical Baron was a RITA finalist and won the Romantic Times awards for Best New Regency Novel and Best New Regency Author, and the NJRW Golden Leaf Award for best historical romance.

Praise for The Diabolical Baron

"An exciting debut…fresh and memorable." (Romantic Times)

"Excellent...Excellent...Excellent! I truly enjoyed how Ms Putney involves you in the lives of the enchanting characters in this book…. I couldn't put it down until I finished it." (Regency Reads)

About the Author

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal’s and Booklist's top romances of the year.

©1987 Mary Jo Putney (P)2022 Mary Jo Putney
Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Feel-Good
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