The Duke and Lady Scandal

ByChristy Carlyle

Release Date: 2025-04-01
Genre: Historical Romance

Score: 4

From 8 Ratings

Description

In the swoon-worthy opener of her Princes of London series, Christy Carlyle takes readers on a breathless romantic suspense chase through Victorian London. A wild bluestocking from a family of treasure hunters and a handsome, serious gentleman from Scotland Yard butt heads while attempting to thwart a plot to steal the Crown Jewels, inspired by National Treasure.

Alexandra Prince is clever, outspoken, and, yes, perhaps a bit impulsive. Yet she’s always been overshadowed by her siblings. While they are off on adventurous expeditions, she’s the one left to keep the family’s antique shop going while she works on a book about lady pirates—and longs for an adventure of her own. When she overhears a group of suspicious customers whispering about a plan to steal the Crown Jewels, she knows it’s her opportunity to shine. But she needs a little help.

Detective Inspector Benedict Drake takes his duties at Scotland Yard seriously. In fact, he takes almost everything seriously. Except for the breathless bluestocking heroine who crashes into his office to tell him about a ludicrous scheme to steal the Crown Jewels. Despite his turning her away, she keeps popping up wherever he goes, and he’s not sure whether she’s determined to cause a scandal or is trying to drive him to distraction. Just when he thinks he’s rid of her, an event compels him to believe her account, and he begrudgingly enlists her aid to thwart the heist of the century.

But while thieves seek the Crown Jewels, the troublesome bluestocking he can’t seem to keep away from might just steal his heart as this delightful enemies to lovers romance unfolds…

Reviews

Exploring each other
5
By FebruaryAquarius
Alexandra Prince may desire adventure outside of London, but now she can explore Detective Inspector Benedict Drake in The Duke and Lady Scandal by Christy Carlyle!

I enjoyed the mystery in this historical romance, first of the Princes of London series. There were twists that kept me guessing what is happening and who is making the unfortunate events happen. The ending chapters was definitely a page turner.

I enjoyed that Benedict aka Duke and Allie got caught up in each other’s world in this slow burn. They’re both ambitious and driven yet she unraveled his buttoned-up ways and he kept her safe. She turned out to be who he needed and we learned how much of a cinnamon roll he can be. He turned out to be who she needed, someone how would support her less dangerous activities.

If you enjoy mystery and suspense in a historical romance plus adventure with the law, then I highly recommend this book!!!

Thank you to Net Galley, Avon, and Harper Voyager US for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.