The Diabolical Baron

Putney Classic Romances, Book 1

By: Mary Jo Putney

Narrated by: Siobhan Waring

A Classic Sweet Regency Romance

A wicked wager!

Rich, handsome, and fashionably jaded, Jason, Lord Radford, knows he must marry to get an heir, but assumes that any well bred young lady will do, so he offers for Caroline Hanscombe, whose name he draws at random. Caroline is pressured by her family to accept, but shy and musical, she finds her new fiancé alarming. Will this be a match made in heaven or hell? Or might Caroline quietly find herself a man who suits her better?

Mary Jo Putney's first book, The Diabolical Baron was a RITA finalist and won the Romantic Times awards for Best New Regency Novel and Best New Regency Author, and the NJRW Golden Leaf Award for best historical romance.

Praise for The Diabolical Baron

"An exciting debut…fresh and memorable." (Romantic Times)

"Excellent...Excellent...Excellent! I truly enjoyed how Ms Putney involves you in the lives of the enchanting characters in this book…. I couldn't put it down until I finished it." (Regency Reads)

About the Author

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal’s and Booklist's top romances of the year.

©1987 Mary Jo Putney (P)2022 Mary Jo Putney

Good story

I enjoyed this. I thought it was a good story, especially for the author's first!

The Wager

The wager that worked out for all in the end. This is a well written "duel" romance. Twice the love all in one story. MJ Putney is a wonderful story teller. This is a classic clean historical romance story for all.

An oldie and a goodie

I've read MJP's book The Rake many times and I've listened several times. That book is Reginald's (Reggie) story, but Caro and the Earl are in that book. There is a reference to events in this book. Now I understand what led up to Reggie's story. It's hard to believe that this was MJP's first book. Even as a young author, she was able to spin a tale and develop characters that captivate us all.