Salt Bride: A Georgian Historical Romance (Salt Hendon Book 1)

The Earl of Salt Hendon and squire's daughter Jane Despard share a secret past of misunderstanding and heartache. When the Earl is forced to marry Jane, society is aghast. None more so than the conniving and delusional Diana St. John. Hopes dashed at marrying the Earl herself, she will go to extreme lengths, even murder, to destroy the newlyweds' second chance for a happily ever after.Another delicious Georgian gem from Lucinda Brant: High drama, deep emotion, and witty prose, all deftly sprinkled with historical detail to keep you mesmerized from beginning to end. Immerse yourself in the romance and opulence of her eighteenth century aristocratic world. ReviewsAs the plot develops and darkens you realize the imagery is spectacular. If you've never met true evil just wait 'till you meet Diana St. John; definitely made me a fan. - SWurman, Night Owl Reviews 5 STAR TOP PICKA love story fans of historical romance will relish. The rakish and raucous character of the period is contrasted superbly with the sophistication of the age. - Fiona Ingram, Readers' Favorite 5 STARSBrant's talent is undeniable and dare I admit ... I enjoyed SALT BRIDE more than many of Georgette Heyer's own beloved works and that is high praise indeed. - Courtney Webb, Stiletto Storytime AccoladesAustralian Romance Readers Awards FinalistB.R.A.G. Medallion honoree Connecting BooksEnjoy Lucinda's meticulously researched 18th century world, where characters, places, and events all intertwine.Salt Hendon Series 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane) 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline) SALT HENDON COLLECTION - boxed set with bonus novella SALT ANGELRoxton Foundation Series August 1745 NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) October 1746 HIS DUCHESS (Family life in Versailles) November 1746 HER DUKE (Domesticity disrupted) November 1746 THEIR GRACES (Scandal at CourtRoxton Family Saga 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia) 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb) 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon) 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory) 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) 1780s SATYR'S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) 1743-77 ETERNALLY YOURS (Roxton Letters Vol. 1) 1772-87 FOREVER REMAIN (Roxton Letters Vol. 2) Alec Halsey Mystery Series Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem) Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda) Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad) Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Murderous family secrets) Winter 1764 DEADLY DIPLOMACY (Lies, levées, and lovers)