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Guilty of an indiscretion? Time to marry a werewolf. New York Times best-selling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming stand-alone story set in her wildly popular Parasolverse. Described as: Georgette Heyer goes to the wolves. Werewolves The monsters left Faith ruined in the eyes of society, so now they're her only option. Rejected by her family, Faith crosses the Atlantic, looking for a marriage of convenience and revenge. But things are done differently in London. Werewolves are civilized. At least they pretend to be. Americans Backward heathens with no culture, Major Channing has never had time for any of them. But there's something special about Faith. Channing finds himself fighting to prove himself and defend his species. But this werewolf has good reason not to trust human women. Even if they learn to love, can either of them forgive? From the best-selling author of the Parasol Protectorate series. Look out for appearances from favorite characters and the serious consequences of unwarranted geology. A Note on Chronology The Claw & Courtship novellas can be heard in any order. This book can be enjoyed without having heard any of Gail's other works. Set in the spring of 1896, this story occurs after events chronicled in Romancing the Werewolf.
A marriage of convenience becomes a battle of wills when a disgraced lady seeks refuge and revenge among London's civilized werewolves. Rejected by her family after an indiscretion, Faith travels to London seeking a marriage that will restore her standing and allow her to exact vengeance. However, the werewolf society she encounters is far more complex than she anticipated, and Major Channing, a werewolf with a deep distrust of human women, becomes her unlikely suitor. Their arrangement is fraught with the constraints of societal expectations and Channing's own painful past, forcing them to confront whether love can overcome betrayal and prejudice.
This novel is presented as a charming stand-alone story within Gail Carriger's popular Parasolverse, drawing comparisons to Georgette Heyer with a paranormal twist. The premise suggests a blend of historical romance and supernatural elements, focusing on societal constraints and personal vendettas. Readers familiar with Carriger's work can expect familiar characters and themes, while newcomers are assured the story can be enjoyed independently. The narrative appears to offer a lighthearted yet engaging exploration of love and forgiveness within a unique supernatural setting.
Page Count:
197
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
ISBN-10:
1944751270
ISBN-13:
9781944751272
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