{"product_id":"an-italian-scandal-9780008494025","title":"An Italian Scandal","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA captivating story of romance, passion and adventure set in nineteenth century London and Italy.London 1859. Carina Temple has put away the stifling black crepe demanded by the death of her father  but with it she has also cast aside society's expectations of what a single young lady should be and do.When Carina's uncle summons her to Belgrave Square to inform her that her reputation is ruined, thanks to a certain Lord Danby, he tells her that she must travel to Italy until the gossip recedes and a suitable match can be found for her.But Italy is a tempestuous place  her grandmother and cousins soon tell her of the fault lines between the states and the dangerous rebels fighting for freedom. Chief among these is Ben Mavrone  and when he and Carina meet, he distrusts her society pedigree, and she considers him a violent extremist.When trouble comes to Carina's door, it is Ben who saves her  reluctantly  and as they go on the run, they must learn to understand each other to stay alive.M\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A heady brew of passion and treachery, intrigue and adventure.' \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Titchmarsh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘My historical novel of the year – a journey to Italy to fall in love with.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRupert Everett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘Spirited, suspense-filled and gorgeously romantic.’ \u003cstrong\u003eMiranda Seymour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eAn Italian Scandal\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e             \u003cem\u003e‘This is such a beguiling story that gripped me and drew me in.’\u003c\/em\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e             \u003cem\u003eI really enjoyed the historical aspect of the book and just couldn’t put it down.’\u003c\/em\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49399534584151,"sku":"9780008494025","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780008494025.jpg?v=1730467898","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-italian-scandal-9780008494025","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}