Hattie wants only three things: to become a better artist, to fight for a noble cause, and to marry for love. Unfortunately, as a high society daughter, her chances for any of these is slim, particularly when she learns that her father has promised her hand to an unscrupulous financier in a business deal. Soon, she's wed to Lucian Blackstone, a man known throughout England as a devil who's happy to gain from the downfall of his peers. But on an unexpected trip to Scotland, Hattie learns that there's more to her new husband than appears...and he soon learns the same about her.
This is a fun romance set against the backdrop of women's rights, workers' rights, and the changing technology of the 19th Century. Somehow, it's all woven together well, and while there are certainly unbelievable elements, it's still an enjoyable read. I'll have to check out more of Dunmore's series focusing on suffragists.
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