The Bad Baron's Daughter by Laura London
Publication date: April 1, 2014
Publisher: Forever Yours
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~~Reviewed by Debbie~~
They first met at a The Merry Maidenhead. Kathleen Janette Kendricks, (Katie) the daughter of a gambling Baron Kendricks, and Lesley Byrne, Lord Linden, a rake of rakes. The gin shop was owned by Zack, Katie’s half-brother, who was watching over Katie while her father was missing. Katie was dressed as a young man, serving drinks and making friends with the other bar-girl, Winnie, who is involved in the revolution.
When Lord Linden saved Katie from a drunk, Nasty Ned, twice, he finally recognized her as the young lady she was. In order to protect her, Zack takes her to Lord Linden’s house, sure he will make her his mistress. (Evidently, the Baron had made Zack promise to make her someone’s mistress if he did not return, as this would provide for her) Becoming his mistress would provide the protection she needed from Nasty Ned. Kate is totally unaware of the plan, she thinks Zack is taking her to a friends house for her protection. Katie denies Lesley, Lord Linden, of making love. In his drunken state, he leaves her room and tells her to lock the door.
The next day, not knowing what to do with her, he goes to the runners and finds out no one knows where the Baron is. That evening he has to leave to go to his Grandmere’s ball. Katie is to stay in his home and he will spend the night elsewhere. When he is gone, someone tries to break into his house, calling out for Katie. Scared, she runs to Lesley’s Grandmere’s house, in her nightgown. The scandal
begins.
Not knowing what to do, Lesley brings Katie to Laurel Steele’s house, his on and off lover. Laurel wanted nothing to do with Katie, specially after learning who was her father. After much persuasion, Laurel agress. This frees Lesley to look for the Baron, but has no luck.
