The Loveday Scandals (Loveday series, Book 4)
On sale
24th June 2010
Price: £9.99
If you enjoyed the BBC’s adaptation of Poldark, then Kate Tremayne’s Loveday series is not to be missed!
From the rugged coasts of Cornwall, to the bustling streets of London and the rocky ships at sea, the Lovedays find adventure in the fourth novel in Kate Tremayne’s Loveday series. The Loveday Scandals is full of romance, intrigue… and highwaymen. Perfect for fans of Winston Graham’s Poldark and Elizabeth Chadwick.
‘Guaranteed to appeal to those who have been entranced by Poldark‘ – Sussex Life
Cornwall, 1793. With Adam still at sea and St John banished to America, Japhet Loveday has fled to London to forget the heartache of his love affair with Gwendolyn Druce. Cast adrift, he finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of the city’s gambling dens and, when he runs out of money, turns to highway robbery to make a living. As his life spirals out of control he seeks comfort in a passionate affair with actress Celestine Yorke, but when Gwen herself arrives in London, Celestine’s ardour soon turns to obsessive jealousy and she vows to ruin Japhet.
Meanwhile, Edward and Amelia’s marriage is rocked by the arrival of his illegitimate daughter Tamasine, who has come to claim her place in the family. Can the Lovedays rise above the turmoil which seems set to destroy them?
What readers are saying about The Loveday Scandals:
‘Kate Tremayne’s style of writing gets you totally involved with Cornwall, the lifestyle and the many happenings’
‘You feel you are there in Cornwall, on the highway to London, [and are experiencing] the shows and the gambling’
‘Five stars‘
From the rugged coasts of Cornwall, to the bustling streets of London and the rocky ships at sea, the Lovedays find adventure in the fourth novel in Kate Tremayne’s Loveday series. The Loveday Scandals is full of romance, intrigue… and highwaymen. Perfect for fans of Winston Graham’s Poldark and Elizabeth Chadwick.
‘Guaranteed to appeal to those who have been entranced by Poldark‘ – Sussex Life
Cornwall, 1793. With Adam still at sea and St John banished to America, Japhet Loveday has fled to London to forget the heartache of his love affair with Gwendolyn Druce. Cast adrift, he finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of the city’s gambling dens and, when he runs out of money, turns to highway robbery to make a living. As his life spirals out of control he seeks comfort in a passionate affair with actress Celestine Yorke, but when Gwen herself arrives in London, Celestine’s ardour soon turns to obsessive jealousy and she vows to ruin Japhet.
Meanwhile, Edward and Amelia’s marriage is rocked by the arrival of his illegitimate daughter Tamasine, who has come to claim her place in the family. Can the Lovedays rise above the turmoil which seems set to destroy them?
What readers are saying about The Loveday Scandals:
‘Kate Tremayne’s style of writing gets you totally involved with Cornwall, the lifestyle and the many happenings’
‘You feel you are there in Cornwall, on the highway to London, [and are experiencing] the shows and the gambling’
‘Five stars‘
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Reviews
A fast-moving and exciting read [that] leaves the reader breathless
Guaranteed to appeal to those who have been entranced by Poldark
Rich in drama and passion, with the atmosphere and flavour of eighteenth century Cornwall
Another enchanting title within a beautiful series
Ms Tremayne is a master storyteller and paints a vivid picture, bringing her characters to life with such force that the reader feels like a fly on the wall, privileged to peek into the lives of many different families
