Editorial Reviews:
Synopsis
Set in the opulent world of the 18th century aristocracy, Lucinda Brant delivers another delicious 18th century romantic experience. High drama, witty prose, a deft palette of historical detail, and a weave of subplots will keep you mesmerized from beginning to end.
England, 1763. The Earl of Salt Hendon and squire's daughter Jane Despard share a secret past of mistrust, heartache, and misery.
Forced into a marriage neither wants, the patient and ever optimistic Jane believes love conquers all; the Earl will take some convincing.
Enter Diana St. John, who will go to extreme lengths, even murder, to hold the Earl's attention.
Can the newlyweds overcome past prejudices and sinister opposition to fall in love all over again?
ARRA Awards Finalist 2011 Favorite Historical Romance
What readers say about Salt Bride
A high-stakes period drama... A splendid cliffhanger plot and superb research... Bold characters, the evilest of villains, and a spectrum of emotions... Never a dull moment... A vividly painted world... A fantastic read for readers of any romance genre... Addictive, sigh-worthy, intelligent... Deeply engaging... Could not for the life of me put it down until I read every last page... Witty and sparkling... As wicked as any great female villain can be in a novel... Enthralling... I read this book straight through, 9+ hours and no sleep... Had my emotions running full range on this one; I cried, laughed, hated, loved and was just plain PO'd at times... Elegantly written... Standing ovation for this book and its author... I could not wait to re-read it... Clive Cussler can wait... Will forever live in my [e-reader]... If you haven't read a Georgian Historical Romance before, now is the time to start... Two words: Loved it!
