His Study in Scandal

A School for Scoundrels Novel

By: Megan Frampton

Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown

Megan Frampton’s deliciously witty A School for Scoundrels series follows the adventures of five gentlemen who navigate life—and love—in London. Here, a dashing young businessman enters into a liaison with a widowed Duchess. Perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean and anyone who loves Bridgerton!

Alexandra, Duchess of Chelmsworth, is tired of pretending to mourn a husband who squandered a fortune and never bothered to give her the time of day, much less any attentions at night. So, the still-beautiful duchess cuts up her mourning gowns, deciding to experience the pleasures long denied her by daringly visiting the Garden of Hedon. It is there the ton anonymously gives in to their deepest desires, and where Alexandra finds herself in the arms of a mysterious man. She willingly gives in to the passion he offers her, fully believing she would never see him again.

But she is shocked to soon discover he is none other than Theo Osborne, who is continually being pushed forward as a husband—for Alexandra’s own daughter! While his wealth would save the family from financial ruin, his intentions are clear: he has no interest in anyone but Alexandra. And though he tempts and teases her, she is determined not to give her heart to any man. But what started as a sensuous game turns into something much more…

Fun listen, well performed

Narrator has a lovely voice. The stories feature strong female characters, and while the historical accuracy isn’t really there, they are fun listens.

"French letters" were well-established by this point. Just sayin.

Ew! Anyone frequenting "pleasure gardens" and having casual sex as much as Theo without using precautions was probably riddled with STIs. And you'd think a member of the "b*astard 5" would be more careful about not creating any of his own. I'm also not a big fan of age gap romances, so it's no surprise this was my least favorite in the series. I think I'm just too practical to really love this book, but it hasn't turned me off of the series. I've already finished book 3 and am looking forward to the next.