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| − | {{DEFAULTSORT:Rake And The Reformer, The}}[[Category:RITA Winning Title]] [[Category:1989 Releases]][[Category:Historical Romance]] [[Category:Alcoholism]] [[Category:Rake]] | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Rake And The Reformer, The}}[[Category:RITA Winning Title]] [[Category:1989 Releases]][[Category:Historical Romance]] [[Category:Alcoholism]] [[Category:Rake]][[Category:Ranchers/Farmers]] |
* '''Author''': [[Mary Jo Putney]] | * '''Author''': [[Mary Jo Putney]] | ||
* '''Publisher''': [[Signet]] | * '''Publisher''': [[Signet]] | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 2 January 2009
- Author: Mary Jo Putney
- Publisher: Signet
- Year: 1989
- Setting:
- Amazon Listing: The Rake And The Reformer - Out-of-Print
Book Description
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 in 1998.
Awards
- 1996 RRA Awards Winner - Best All-Time Favorite Regency Romance
- 1990 RITA® in the Regency category
Related Titles
- The Diabolical Baron - Hero of this book is the villain of The Diabolical Baron
