Lady Anne's Dangerous Man

January 1, 2006
Lady Anne Gascoigne would have done almost anything for her handsome fiance, Edward Ashley Carter, but she drew the line at becoming King Charles II's latest mistress. When Anne overhears Edward offering Charles her chastity in an attempt to gain the Merry Monarch's favor, she flees the palace for the safety of her own home. There Anne's father comes up with the clever scheme of placing Anne under the protection of notorious highwayman John "Gentleman Johnny" Gilbert, who, in exchange for his help in escaping the hangman's noose, promises Anne's father that he will keep Anne safe until her betrothal can be annulled. But once John gets to know the irrepressible and irresistible Annie just a little bit better, he quickly discovers that keeping his word may be more difficult than he ever could have imagined. In her dazzling debut, Westin deftly combines a cast of colorfully original characters with a richly detailed historical setting to create a vivid and satisfying tale of adventure, intrigue, and passion.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2006, American Library Association.)