Much Ado About Margaret, A Novel By Madeleine Roux

In Madeleine Roux's next season set in Regency England, rebellious writer Margaret Arden longs for a life beyond the confines of Mosely Cottage, where she lives with her mother and two younger sisters. Despite the idyllic surroundings, Margaret yearns for the passion and daring she pens in her novels. After facing a brutal rejection from the infuriatingly attractive publisher, Captain Bridger Darrow, she fears marriage may be her only option to save her family's finances.

A glamorous wedding masquerade offers Margaret a chance to escape her troubles, leading her into a whirlwind of scandal, notoriety, and unexpected romance. Meanwhile, Bridger, recently returned from war and struggling to save his family from ruin through book publishing, stumbles upon pages of an extraordinary novel at the wedding. When he discovers the author is none other than Margaret, the woman he previously dismissed, he realizes he must earn her trust to publish her work.

As Bridger attempts to rectify his earlier mistake, Margaret remains skeptical of his intentions. Their undeniable chemistry ignites amidst the chaos of the wedding, particularly during a masked dance that spirals into a case of mistaken identities. As their worlds collide, both Margaret and Bridger must confront their fears and desires, challenging the societal norms that seek to define them. Will they find love amidst the tumult, or will their past missteps keep them apart? 📚❤️