The Scandal of the Season

Set in 1711 London, "The Scandal of the Season" is a witty and seductive novel that explores themes of love, risk, and political intrigue during a turbulent era marked by Jacobite plots and societal fears. It follows the spirited Arabella Fermor as she navigates dangerous flirtations and aspirations for a prosperous marriage, while an outsider poet, Alexander Pope, seeks a story that will elevate his reputation. Against a vibrant backdrop of street life, courtship, and political tension, the story offers a compelling glimpse into a historic period fraught with temptation and scandal.