More About Castonbury Park: Ladies of Disrepute...

Lady of Shame

Lady Claire is notorious for the wild persona of her youth, but she must set it aside if she ever hopes to find a suitable match. Swapping rebellion for reserve, Claire returns to her imposing childhood home, Castonbury Park, seeking her family's help.

But when the dark gaze of head chef Monsieur Andre catches her eye, he seems as deliciously tempting as the food he prepares. Claire knows he's most unsuitable, even if the chemistry between them is magnetic. Risking her fragile reputation for Andre would be shameful—but losing him could be even worse.

The Lady Who Broke the Rules

Anticipating her wedding vows and then breaking off the engagement has left Kate Montague's social status in tatters. She hides her shame behind a resolute facade, but one thing really grates: for a fallen woman, she knows shockingly little about passion.

Could Virgil Jackson be the man to teach her? He's a freed slave turned successful businessman, and his striking good looks and compelling strength prove too much for Kate to resist. She has already scandalized society, but succumbing to her craving for Virgil would damage her status beyond repair…. 

"The liberated heroines and intriguing, unconventional heroes will delight modern-day readers looking for an out-of-the-box Regency. The sensitive love stories, colorful backdrop and large cast of characters only add to the enjoyment." Romantic Times on Ladies of Disrepute

Castonbury Park takes its inspiration (though absolutely nothing else) from the hit television series Downton Abbey. Each book is designed to be read as stand alone, though the characters, the house and servants are all part of one world, and linking the whole series is a mystery which gradually unfolds book by book to its resolution in the last story.

The series is:

1 - Flirting with Ruin (novella-length prequel) - Marguerite Kaye
2 - The Wicked Lord Montague - Carole Mortimer
3 - The Housemaid's Scandalous Secret - Helen Dickson
4 - The Lady Who Broke the Rules - Marguerite Kaye
5 - Lady of Shame - Ann Lethbridge
6 - The Illegitimate Montague - Sarah Mallory
7 - Unbefitting a Lady - Bronwyn Scott
8 - Redemption of a Fallen Woman - Joanna Fulford
9 - A Stranger at Castonbury - Amanda McCabe

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Lady of Shame (Castonbury Park) by Ann Lethbridge

'You're in danger of dishonoring the family name for good!'

Lady Claire must put pride above prattle if she is to shake off the not-so-respectable reputation of her youth. Swapping rebellion for reserve, she returns to her imposing childhood home, Castonbury Park, seeking her family's help. Penniless Claire needs a sensible husband…and fast!

But when the dark gaze of head chef Monsieur André catches her unwanted eye, he's as deliciously tempting as the food he prepares. Claire knows he's most unsuitable…even if the chemistry between them is magnetic. Risking her reputation for André would be shameful—but losing him could be even worse!

Plus 7 more stories!

The Montague Family Background...

The Montague family are one of the highest and most influential in England, but the Napoleonic Wars have left them in disarray.

First Jamie, the eldest son and heir, disappeared in Spain under mysterious circumstances and is now presumed dead. 

Next Edward, the youngest son, was tragically killed at Waterloo. Stunned by the loss of his favourites, the Duke of Rothermere became an ailing recluse leaving the the next in line, second son Giles, to take over the running of the extensive estates and struggle to release the family from the ruinous debt caused by his father’s unwise investments. 

And as if that’s not enough, as the series opens, a mysterious young woman turns up at Castonbury Park claiming to be Jamie’s widow, bringing with her her young son who, if his heritage can be proved, will displace Giles as the heir apparent to the dukedom and throw into turmoil all his careful plans for financial stability.