His Darling Sin (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

M. E. Braddon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331599198 ISBN 13: 9780331599190

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Love, intrigue, and a blurred line between duty and desire drive a rich widow’s London replay of high society and hidden danger.

Grace Perivale returns to town only to find old loyalties, new rivals, and a past that refuses to stay buried. As friendships deepen and rumors swirl, a determined detective and a fearless suitor press for truth, testing what grace and resolve can endure.

In this tale of wealth, power, and scandal, the so-called darling sin of a celebrated heiress becomes a mirror for reputation and redemption. Set against drawing rooms and shadowed streets, it follows a woman who must navigate public gaze and private longing to protect those she cares for—and to decide who she will become.

The story moves through salons, police rooms, and seaside cottages as characters confront secrets, betrayals, and the heavy cost of truth. With evocative period detail and a steady rhythm of suspense, it invites readers to weigh loyalty against ambition and to wonder what price love may demand.

• A wealthy widow’s reinvention amid society’s glare and rumors
• A detective’s careful, methodical uncovering of a tangled past
• Romance shaded by restraint, duty, and the search for meaning
• Atmospheric settings that blend elegant interiors with darker corners of London

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic historical mysteries with lush prose and intricate relationships.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331599198
• ISBN 13: 9780331599190
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360