“Don’t look at him, dear. He’s dangerous.”
Isabella Bankmill seeks a husband whose character matches her list of requirements. The man must share her faith, but he must also possess a certain je ne sais quoi. The enigmatical Lord Gregory Gordon Bromby—London’s newest literary sensation—certainly possesses the latter. Despite a deformed foot and alarming views on politics and religion, he attracts the ladies in droves.
Haunted by his past and overwhelmed by his newfound celebrity status, Lord Bromby’s obsession with his own doom leads to reckless behavior. When he is stalked by an obsessive aristocrat seeking an elopement, Bromby’s friends urge him to marry a suitable lady as soon as possible. Intrigued by Isabella’s convictions, and hoping to avoid further scandal, Bromby proposes to Isabella.
Isabella also receives an offer of marriage from kind-hearted philanthropist, David Beringer—a man equally devoted to his faith—but she only has eyes for Lord Bromby. Blinded by his talent and good looks, Isabella convinces herself that he’s not as dangerous as everyone claims. But when Bromby’s world violently collides with hers, Isabella must decide once and for all who is lord of her life. God or Bromby?
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: Dangerous to Know
Book Author: Megan Whitson Lee
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"Farewell . . . .
My loss is that of home and heart,
But never shall I blame thee, love,
Would that I yet remained a part
Of life and blessings from above."
Isabella Bankmill's obsession with the handsome and wildly popular poet, Lord Gregory Gordon Bromby, is countered by his seemingly dark disposition, admitting himself that "the charm wears off once my true nature is discovered" and that "you would be shocked by some of my sins." Ignoring the still, small voice of reason coupled with the advice of family and friends, Isabella accepts Lord Bromby's solicitations and moves forward with plans for their future. How could she have known that her heart would be rent asunder as she naively puts her love for Bromby ahead of her love for God?
Some stories become more precious than first realized as the reader approaches the end. This is one of those stories. Often dark and melancholy, fraught with Regency era expectations, two bewildered characters fight to survive the demons of their decisions. Is love enough? At times, it would seem not. Is grace truly sufficient? . . . . the series continues.
Based on the true story of Lord George Gordon Byron's tortuous life, only adds to the mystique.
I received a copy of this book from the author. The opinions stated are entirely my own.
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