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Violence
Some
London underworld violence; Lydia investigates dangerous stories
Language
Barely any
Period language; the hero and heroine are both extremely sharp-tongued
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit-adjacent romantic scenes
Substance Use
Some
The hero's dissolution involves heavy drinking
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Lydia's professional courage in a world hostile to women reporters; Ainswood's complete lack of self-preservation
What this book is about
Vere Mallory, the Duke of Ainswood, is the dissolute last of the Mallory line. Lydia Grenville is an investigative journalist—unusual for the period—who can match him insult for insult. The Last Hellion is the spiritual sequel to Lord of Scoundrels, with an equally matched pair who push each other toward their best selves.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit-adjacent romantic content
London underworld danger
Journalism in hostile environment for women
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