A Dog in a Doublet, Emma V Leech
A Dog in a Doublet, Emma V Leech
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A Dog in a Doublet

Author: Emma V Leech

Narrator: Philip Battley

Unabridged: 10 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Emma V Leech

Published: 03/04/2020


Synopsis

A man with a past...Harry Browning was a motherless guttersnipe, and the morning he came across the elderly Alexander Preston, The Viscount Stamford, clinging to a sheer rock face he didn't believe in fate. But the fates have plans for Harry whether he believes or not, and he's not entirely sure he likes them.As a reward for his bravery, and in an unusual moment of charity, miserly Lord Stamford takes him on. He is taught to read, to manage the vast and crumbling estate, and to behave like a gentleman, but Harry knows that is something he will never truly be.Already running from a dark past, his future is becoming increasingly complex as he finds himself caught in a tangled web of jealousy and revenge.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique and angsty HR that will keep you reading past your bedtime! Amazing read full of heart! -Amazon CustomerA feisty young maiden...Temptation, in the form of the lovely Miss Clarinda Bow, is a constant threat to his peace of mind, enticing him to be something he isn't. But when the old man dies his will makes a surprising demand, and the fates might just give Harry the chance to have everything he ever desired, including Clara, if only he dares.And as those close to the Preston family begin to die, Harry may not have any choice.Warning: This book is liable to contain mild swearing and descriptive sex scenes!

Reviews

Goodreads review by LOUISE VIRGO on January 25, 2018

Another perfect read from Emma It seems, as usual I can only ever give out the complete five stars for one of Emma's stories. This her latest, is perfect, all the characters are fantastic and as usual the leading male has me swooning. My absolute favourite male lead without any doubt is still Corin f......more

Goodreads review by Bettye on February 13, 2018

Outstanding book Although first drawn by the title, the story was like a wonderful gift. I loved Harry and Alistair and the relationship they established. The entire story was fabulous, but the murders and revelations in the latter part of the book put it firmly in the must-read category. I especially......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on August 30, 2018

Harry was an abused young boy that ran away from his aunt and uncle in London and as he lived in the gutters of London, grew up and took any job he could find. As he became older, he found is Uncle Joe hurting a bar maid and he stepped in to help her. As a fight ensued; he became afraid that he had......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn on August 29, 2018

She told him that she would get him! He had a terrible life, living with his aunt and uncle. The last straw for this little boy was that his uncle took a hot poker to his shoulder, which became severely infected. He almost lost his life, but then he ran away and life changed......more

Goodreads review by Pontiki on March 19, 2018

Harry is abused by his uncle, and runs away when he's 8 years old. At 19, he murders his uncle, by accident, in a street fight. He then promptly saves an old man, who takes him in, and thus is born the smart man who runs Lord Preston's home. Clarinda is the girl next door, too haughty and spoiled by......more