: A bookish, "on the shelf" spinster and budding bluestocking. She is determined to protect her estate's staff even if it means a loveless marriage.
: Known by the ton as "Satan," he is a decadent rake who recently returned from years in Macao. Behind his scandalous exterior, he suspects his own stepmother is plotting his murder. Wickeds Scandal by Kathleen Ayers
is the first book in The Wickeds historical romance series by Kathleen Ayers , originally published in April 2013. The novel follows the unexpected romance between a bookish spinster and a notorious marquess, blending witty banter with darker elements of family betrayal and suspense. Plot Overview : A bookish, "on the shelf" spinster and