{"product_id":"9780987073822","title":"Midnight Marriage: A Georgian Historical Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucinda Brant's sweeping family sagas are a perfect reminder of why I fell in love with historical romance\u003c\/i\u003e — Cheryl Bolen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStand-alone book 2 in the Roxton Family Saga, Julian and Deb's story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1760s England and France. Julian and Deb are hurriedly, and secretly, married off as teenagers. Julian is then banished to the continent. Deb is returned to the nursery, told her midnight marriage was just a bad dream from the effects of laudanum. Nine years later, Julian returns incognito to claim his bride before a debonair rival can seduce her into bigamous wedlock. Can Julian and Deb’s marriage survive such a calculated deception?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the opulent world of the aristocracy and inspired by real events, Lucinda Brant delivers another lavish 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century experience in her trademark style — heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwards for this Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2013 Readers′ Favorite International Book Award Medalist\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e“MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE carries on the Roxton series tradition with still another wonderful tale set in the 1700s where life is anything but simple. You will once again be reminded why Lucinda Brant’s books are such a treasure.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e— SWurman: 5 STARS, a\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e Night Owl Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTop Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Nice twists and turns, dramatic revelations, and some enjoyable chaos make this a book that keeps the reader turning the pages. Highly recommended!” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e— Fiona Ingram: 5 STARS, a \u003ci\u003eReaders’ Favorite\u003c\/i\u003e International Book Award Medalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e Stand-alone prequel and first book in the highly acclaimed ROXTON family saga\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eClassification\u003c\/i\u003e: Parental Guidance Recommended (mild sensuality)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLength\u003c\/i\u003e: Full-length novel (122,000 words, 408 printed pages)\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePreviously Published\u003c\/i\u003e: Originally published in print by Random House\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStyle\u003c\/i\u003e: Classic romance with a modern voice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecting Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMIDNIGHT MARRIAGE is a stand-alone novel, but many readers enjoy it as part of a series: Lucinda's characters inhabit the same meticulously-researched 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century world and all books cross-reference people and events throughout. You can explore the details and delve deeper into the history within each book by visiting LucindaBrantAuthor on Pinterest. Should you wish to read the books in chronological order, here is the sequence:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoxton Family Saga\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia)\u003cbr\u003e 1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb)\u003cbr\u003e 1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon)\u003cbr\u003e 1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory)\u003cbr\u003e 1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher) In progress \u003cbr\u003e 1780s SATYR’S SON (Harry and Lisa) In progress\u003cbr\u003eETERNALLY YOURS: Roxton Letters Volume One (A Companion to the Roxton Family Saga Books 1–3)\u003cbr\u003eFOREVER REMAIN: Roxton Letters Volume Two (A Companion to the Roxton Family Saga Books 4–6) In progress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalt Hendon Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane)\u003cbr\u003e 1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline)\u003cbr\u003e 1767 A FAIRY CHRISTMAS (Kitty and Tom); a short story in SILVER BELLS COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlec Halsey Mystery Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem)\u003cbr\u003e Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda)\u003cbr\u003e Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad)\u003cbr\u003e Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Evil lurks in Edinburgh) In progress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprigleaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034689716464,"sku":"9780987073822","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780987073822_p0.jpg?v=1763891513","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780987073822","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}