Wanted: One Scoundrel: A Steampunk Christmas Novella
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Jenny Schwartz
All suffragette Esme Smith wants is a man. A scoundrel to be precise. Someone who can be persuaded to represent her political views at men-only clubs. As the daughter of the richest man in Australia, Esme can afford to make it worth the right man's while. Fresh off the boat, American inventor...
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All suffragette Esme Smith wants is a man. A scoundrel to be precise. Someone who can be persuaded to represent her political views at men-only clubs. As the daughter of the richest man in Australia, Esme can afford to make it worth the right man's while.
Fresh off the boat, American inventor Jed Reeve is intrigued by Esme's proposal, but even more interested in the beauty herself. Amused that she takes him for a man who lives by his wits, he accepts the job--made easier by the fact that he already shares her ideals. Soon, he finds himself caught up in political intrigue, kidnapping and blackmail, and trying to convince his employer he's more than just a scoundrel...
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781426892844 (1426892845)
Publish date: 05-12-2011
Publisher: Carina Press
Edition language: English
Every now and then I need to try something new. Expose myself to unfamiliar ideas and experiences. Whether in real life or as a reader - though both worlds are of course necessarily intertwined. In reading, I like experimenting with new authors and new genres, new ideas - even points of view that ma...
I really liked this book. It kept my attention. I liked that it was set in Australia and a focus was on women's equality. For the length, this was well paced and had a good ending. I loved both Esme and Jed. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys a good story (with a little romance and the stea...