Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress

April 1, 2009
More than 20 years ago, Philippa Pippin Knolles, now Lady Gossett, saved Captain Thomas Dashwells life. Now, Pippin finds herself unexpectedly reunited with her one true love when Dashs son Nate asks Pippin to save his father again.Pippin fearsthat Dash is dying, but when she arrives at his ship, she discovers the dashing, roguish American privateerhas become an alcoholic wreck. Even if Pippin wanted to help Dash (and after their disastrous reunion she has her doubts), Dash wants nothing to do with the woman he believes romantically betrayed him. With the help of a memorable red dress, though, Pippin and Dash just might get a second chance at a happily-ever-after ending. Boyle takes some creative risks in this installment in her superb Bachelor Chronicles series, and theresult isworth it: an exquisitely written, richly emotional tale of love and redemption.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.)