Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen Alexander, Victoria

India Prendergast has never left England, but when a promised inheritance vanishes, she hatches a desperate plan: impersonate a world traveler and write a ladies' travel guide to fund her actual adventures. The only problem? Derek Saunders, the infuriatingly proper businessman sent to investigate her fraudulent venture. What starts as mutual antagonism turns into reluctant partnership as Derek agrees to help India pull off the scheme — complete with a fake engagement to throw off suspicion. Victoria Alexander delivers a delightful Victorian romp where proprietary facades crumble, travel dreams collide with reality, and two people who think they have everything figured out discover they've been plotting the wrong course all along. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas or anyone who wants wit, banter, and a romance that doesn't take itself too seriously.