cover image A Gentleman Never Tells

A Gentleman Never Tells

Juliana Gray. Berkley Sensation, $7.99 mass market (336p) ISBN 978-0-425-25107-2

Gray retells the events of her A Lady Never Lies from the perspective of gentle Lilibet Somerton, who’s trapped in a loveless marriage. She and her adorable young son, Philip, flee England for 1890 Tuscany, only to bump into her first love, Lord Roland Penhallow. Roland is on his way to an Italian castle with his brother, the duke of Wallingford, and auto inventor Phineas Burke. Coincidentally, Lilibet and her friends are heading to the same castle, intent on hiding Lilibet from her wretched husband. Roland is thrilled to see Lilibet again and sets out to charm her and Philip; despite his scandalous reputation, Lilibet finds it hard to resist. The past and present intertwine in an intriguing mystery, as Lilibet and Roland explore and overcome their past difficulties. Fans of sweet courtship will enjoy this shift from the more raucous romance between Phineas and Lilibet’s friend Lady Morley. (Nov.)