An Ode to Magnificence: An 18th Century Historical Romance

“...Too, I will buy a matching necklace and bracelet. Hell, I will buy you all the jewels in the world.” His words were extreme, but fully, Oliver meant it. Cressida—bewitching, magnificent, amusing, charming Cressida—had his full attention.

All Cressida Harper knows is scandal. From a young age surrounded by lies, deception and cheating, Cressida understands it isn’t a way of life she desires. Neither does she want to be poor; wealth is her objective, and to be comfortable in life, she must marry well.

On her aunt and uncle, Sir Matthew and Lady Raven, inviting her to spend the season in Bath, Cressida views it as her opportunity to get the life she longs for. Her one chance in a million, and she will clasp it with both hands. She will treat the matter seriously and is determined to leave Bath engaged to an eligible man.

Arriving in Bath, there is much to admire; equally, Cressida’s beauty is appreciated. She might attract the attention of many but is there a man courageous enough to seek her attention, and be damned with the scandal associated with her? Yes, there is.

Oliver Barcroft bolts into Cressida’s life. His attributes are what she desires in a man. He is a wealthy, unmarried landowner, but too, he is charming and handsome. Bold in his words, he grabs her attention. Perfectly suited, quickly Cressida shifts her mindset. There is so much to admire in Oliver, and quickly she falls for his charms. Her plan to be steady and methodical in her approach to marriage vanishes, but is it a premature decision? Did she trust Oliver too soon?

Acting rash in the matters of her heart, but will her recklessness come back to haunt Cressida?

An Ode to Magnificence is a STANDALONE novel with NO CLIFFHANGER. The HISTORICAL ROMANCE set in the 18th Century contains ADULT CONTENT; content that includes sex and other matter considered adult in its nature.

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