Lucinda Brant's sweeping family sagas are a perfect reminder of why I fell in love with historical romance —Cheryl Bolen, NY Times bestselling author
Set in the opulent world of the aristocracy and inspired by real events, Midnight Marriage delivers another lavish 18th century Lucinda Brant experience—heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after.
1760s 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. But Julian’s calculated deception puts his marriage and future happiness on the edge of ruin.
“You will once again be reminded why Lucinda Brant’s books are such a treasure.” —SWurman, Night Owl Reviews 5 STAR Top Pick
“Twists, turns, dramatic revelations, and some enjoyable chaos make this a book that keeps the reader turning pages. Highly recommended!” —Fiona Ingram, Readers’ Favorite 5 STAR Medal Winner
Series-starter second book in the highly acclaimed ROXTON FAMILY SAGA (follows first book prequel NOBLE SATYR)
100,000 words, about 400 standard pages (not including bonus material)
Non-explicit, mild sensuality
Accolades
- 2016 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
- 2016 Readers’ Favorite Audiobook Silver Medal Winner
- 2013 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Finalist
Connecting Books
Many readers enjoy Lucinda Brant's books as part of a wider series since her characters inhabit the same meticulously-researched 18th Century world with people and events cross-referenced throughout. Should you wish to read each series in chronological order, here is the sequence:
Roxton Family Saga
1740s NOBLE SATYR (Renard and Antonia)
1760s MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE (Julian and Deb)
1770s AUTUMN DUCHESS (Antonia and Jonathon)
1770s DAIR DEVIL (Dair and Rory)
1770s PROUD MARY (Mary and Christopher)
1780s SATYR’S SON (Henri-Antoine and Lisa) In progress
Salt Hendon Series
1763 SALT BRIDE (Magnus and Jane)
1767 SALT REDUX (Antony and Caroline)
SALT HENDON COLLECTION — boxed set with bonus novella SALT ANGEL
Alec Halsey Mysteries
Spring 1763 DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (Country house murder and mayhem)
Autumn 1763 DEADLY AFFAIR (A poisoned vicar and the mysterious Miranda)
Winter 1763 DEADLY PERIL (Bloody intrigue abroad)
Summer 1764 DEADLY KIN (Evil lurks in Edinburgh) In progress
