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The Vanishing Viscountess

The Vanishing Viscountess, January 2008
by Diane Gaston

Harlequin Historical Romance
Featuring: Marlena Parronley; Adam Vickery
288 pages
ISBN: 0373294794
EAN: 9780373294794
Paperback
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"A fugitive from the law will meet a man who gives her a chance of happiness"

Fresh Fiction Review

The Vanishing Viscountess
Diane Gaston

Reviewed by Leanne Davis
Posted March 10, 2008

Romance | Historical | Romance Series

Adam Vickery, the Marquess of Tannerton, is crossing from Ireland to England when the ship encounters a gale of unimaginable strength. As he awaits his certain demise, Adam or Tanner, as his friends call him, realises that his life has been a meaningless one. Tanner observes the other passengers with interest; wondering what their lives have been like. The woman with her hands tied and attended by a Bow Street Runner is of special interest. What has she done to be treated so harshly? What horrible crime did she commit? When the call comes that sends them to the lifeboats, Adam insists that the women and children be given the opportunity to disembark first. The Runner forces his way on to the last lifeboat, abandoning his prisoner. Tanner ties himself and the woman to the mast just before the ship hits the rocks. First Tanner and Miss Brown find themselves in the company of the wreckers. Then as she begs his help to run away from the law, Tanner decides to escort her to safety. As they elude their pursuers, Tanner and the lady known as the Vanishing Viscountess, wanted for the death of her husband, will develop an attraction. Tanner's near death experience convinces him that he must help save Marlena from a hanging. Ms. Gaston has a way of painting a scene with her words--the description of the shipwreck leaves the reader with a vivid impression of the danger. She has way of grabbing your attention and making you feel the emotion of the characters. Normally, angsty books aren't my style but this book was moving and I found myself cheering Marlena and Tanner as they evaded both the law and the villians who pursued them.

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SUMMARY

A woman of innocence and notoriety… The prisoner stood with an expression of defiance, leather shackles on her wrists. Adam Vickery, Marquess of Tannerton, was drawn to this woman, so dignified in her plight. He didn't recognize her as the once innocent, hopeful debutante he had danced with long years ago. Marlena Parronley, the notorious Vanishing Viscountess, was a fugitive. Seeing the dashing, carefree marquess of her dreams just reminded her that she couldn't risk letting anyone, especially Tanner, get caught up in helping her escape. He would face the same punishment she did. The hangman's noose.


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