The Gossip of an Earl

Linda Rae Sande

Jan 2017 · The Widows of the Aristocracy Book 1 · Twisted Teacup Publishing

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The Earl of Fennington has a secret identity – he doubles as Mr. Pepperidge, editor of London's premiere gossip rag, The Tattler.  

When he meets and falls in love with Lady Emelia, the attraction is instant and mutual, and a stolen kiss won’t cause any harm. Will it?

But when Fennington asks permission to marry Emelia, her father denies him, requiring him instead to court Emelia for eight weeks. Only allowed to see her once each week, Fennington devises a scheme to see more of her by posing as Mr. Pepperidge.  

Each week they meet in the park where Emelia provides him with the gossip she hears whilst paying calls in Mayfair parlors. It’s that, or he'll print the scandalous news of her kiss with Fennington in The Tattler!

In other news, Andrew, the long lost love of Jane returns to London with a promise that he'll spend the rest of his life with her. The future suddenly looks bright, until The Tattler prints a report of Andrew kissing another woman. Now hurt and angered, Jane sets out to discover the truth while Emelia is about to discover one of her own—all while a new Gossip Goddess shares news of philandering fake aristocrats.

With mistaken identities ruling the reports in The Tattler, is it any wonder the members of the ton love to hate gossip? Or do they really love The Gossip of an Earl? The Tattler knows!  

Ratings and reviews

The Gossip of an Earl (The Widows of Aristocracy) by Linda Rae Sande Reviewed for Candid Book Reviews Really did not expect to enjoy The Gossip of An Earl as much I did. Ms. Sande is known for her humorous and saucy stories, but she flipped the switch with Emelia and Fennington. Making the hero, the gossiping mischief maker was a genius move that paid off. There was an endearing quality to Fennington and his comedy of errors. Ms. Sande should create more lighthearted romps more often because she won me over with this one.

The gossip of an Earl

About the author

A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.

A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. See more information about her books on her website: www.lindaraesande.com.