{"product_id":"a-lady-most-wayward-darcy-mcguire-9781836035718","title":"A Lady Most Wayward","description":"A breathtaking historical romance featuring espionage, scandal, and forbidden love in the Queen's service 'If Sherlock Holmes met the Bridgerton universe' 'Drama, intrigue and chapters that would make Jane Austin blush' \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer enemy. Her ally. Her temptation...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhillipa, Duchess of Dorsett is not your average demure lady in society. For behind her charming smile, she hides a secret and a wicked reputation. Tasked by Queen Victoria to protect the innocent, she's recruited the most formidable women of the ton - The Queen's Deadly Damsels. And now they have one final mission'but this time it's anything but simple' It's personal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLady Olivia Smithwick sold her soul to save her daughter, and in return has made an enemy of the Duchess. But when she's faced with an offer of Phillipa's protection and a promise to bring down The Devil's Sons, she can't refuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs they attempt their mission, together and alone, their simple deal becomes dangerously complicated. Because when their tension makes way for an unexpected desire, the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore. To reveal their true selves is a risk, especially when even one touch is strictly forbidden. But who said it was a good idea to follow the rules?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect for fans of Cat Sebastian, Emma Orchard and Beverley Watts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Darcy McGuire: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI couldn't get enough of the deliciously steamy way this story developed' \u003cem\u003eEmma Orchard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA wonderfully entertaining Regency romp!' \u003cem\u003eEliza Austin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Lady's Lesson in Scandal is bar far the best historical romance we've seen this year and an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, especially those who are also partial to a crime thriller plotline that keeps you on your toes throughout. Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's simply an amazing read you won't want to miss. \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an exciting new chapter in McGuire's Deadly Damsels series, blending romance and mystery in equal measure. \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night. \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Darcy McGuire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836035713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836035718\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Darcy McGuire","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447065850111,"sku":"9781836035718","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7ce6e613-dba6-4300-847c-fbc984966f3b.jpg?v=1777228586","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-lady-most-wayward-darcy-mcguire-9781836035718","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}