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- Author: Mary Jo Putney
- Publisher: Signet
- Year: 1989
- Setting:
- Amazon Listing - The Rake And The Reformer - Out-of-Print
Reggie Davenport is a drunk and a ne'er do well. But when he inherits an estate, he sees a chance to redeem himself. Alys Weston is the farm's manager, hiding from the world as she buries herself in work. She and Reggie slowly and carefully become friends and lovers -- but Reggie's love of drink threatens their fragile relationship.
As is typical of a Mary Jo Putney book, there is humor mixed with the strong emotional punches. The topic of alcoholism is never treated as a plot device, and the scenes where the charming-when-sober Reggie becomes out-of-control drunk are vivid and powerful.
Mary Jo Putney rewrote and expanded this book. The new version was released as The Rake
Awards
- 1990 RITA® in the Regency category
Related Titles
- The Diabolical Baron - Hero of this book is the villain of The Diabolical Baron
