The difference was that John was the heir to the earldom and inherited the title and wealth even though he was a year younger than Michael. John and Michael are more like brothers than cousins, as John’s family raised him after his own father died when he was a boy. The only piece of property Michael has is a comfortable manor house and twenty acres given to him by John in hopes that he would settle down and obtain a sense of purpose in life. After decommissioning from the army, he continues his reckless and frivolous ways. His reputation for seducing women is legendary. Michael Stirling is a handsome flirt and a rake of the first order. More reserved and quiet than the rest of her boisterous family, Francesca finds her more serene existence with John everything she could have ever wanted or hoped for. From the moment they’d met, she’d known that he was the love of her life and that they were meant to be together. This novel is much more serious in tone right from the very beginning, and although it is indeed a love story, it is a painful and often tragic journey to reach that point.Īt twenty, Francesca Bridgerton is happily married to John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin. When He Was Wicked is book six in this series, but is a departure from the author’s usual style. An excellent storyteller, she has enthralled readers with the many tales of the Bridgerton family. Author Julia Quinn is well known for her witty dialogue and exciting romps through Regency England.
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