September Release
By: Lorna Peel
A Scarlet Woman
September 8, 2017
The Plot:
Dublin, Ireland, 1880.
Tired of treating rich hypochondriacs, Dr. Will Fitzgerald left his father’s medical prac-
tice and his home on Merrion Square to practice medicine in the Liberties. His parents
were appalled, and his fiancée broke off their engagement. But when Will spends a night in
a brothel on the eve of his best friend’s wedding, little does he know that the disgraced
young woman he meets there will alter the course of his life.
Isobel Stevens was schooled to be a lady, but a seduction put an end to all her father’s
hopes for her. Disowned, she left Galway for Dublin and fell into prostitution. On the ad-
vice of a handsome young doctor, she leaves the brothel and enters domestic service. But
can Isobel escape her past and adapt to life and the chance of love on Merrion Square? Or
will she always be seen as a scarlet woman?
***** Goodreads Review by Books & Benches: “A Scarlet Woman is a real page-
turner, and I have no doubt that lovers of Irish tales will adore this story.” https://
www.goodreads.com/review/show/2009066717
Biography:
Lorna Peel is an author of historical romance and romantic suspense novels set in
the UK and Ireland. Lorna was born in England and lived in North Wales until her family
moved to Ireland to become farmers, which is a book in itself! She lives in rural Ireland,
where she writes, researches her family history, and grows fruit and vegetables. She also
keeps chickens (and a guinea hen who now think s she’s a chicken!).
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