
The Irish Rake
The Irish Rake is a 1996 historical romance and Regency romance novel by Emma Lange. It is set in the Regency era. Characters include Miss Gillian Edwards, Marquess of Clare and Lord Lionel Rockingham.
Open Library readers give it an average of 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 22 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 4 editions.
At about 221 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.
About The Irish Rake
Innocence and Evil Miss Gillian Edwards was barely more than a schoolgirl, and certainly as innocent as one--but she knew how shockingly evil the Marquess of Clare was. He did not even try to hide a history of illicit loves that ran the gamut from London lighskirts to highborn ladies. Nor did he conceal his scorn for marriage and morality and his devotion to the pleasures of the flesh. Thus Gillian was forwarned and should have been forearmed when she found herself face-to-face with this man whose dazzling good looks were clearly lascivious lures. All she had to do was remind herself that she was engaged to wed the wealthy, handsome, and aristocratic Lord Lionel Rockingham, the ideal partner for a perfect marriage. All she had to do was say no to the maddeningly mocking Marquess, who would never stoop to seduce an unwilling woman. But strangely enough, what Gillian did was something else...
Quick answers
Who wrote The Irish Rake?
The Irish Rake was written by Emma Lange and first published in 1996.
What genre is The Irish Rake?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.
How long is The Irish Rake?
The median edition has 221 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Irish Rake?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Paid Companion, The Undaunted Bride and The Viscount Who Loved Me.
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