Description

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Bookish suffragist Catriona Campbell is busy: An ailing estate, academic writer’s block, a tense time for England’s women’s rights campaign—the last thing she needs is to be stuck playing host to her father’s distractingly attractive young colleague.

Deeply introverted Catriona lives for her work at Oxford and her fight for women’s suffrage. She dreams of romance, too, but since all her attempts at love have ended badly, she now keeps her desires firmly locked inside her head—until she climbs out of a Scottish loch after a good swim and finds herself rather exposed to her new colleague.

Elias Khoury has wheedled his way into Professor Campbell’s circle under false pretenses: he did not come to Oxford to classify ancient artefacts, he is determined to take them back to his homeland in the Middle East. Winning Catriona’s favor could be the key to his success. Unfortunately, seducing the coolly intense lady scholar quickly becomes a mission in itself and his well-laid plans are in danger of derailing...

Forced into close proximity in Oxford’s hallowed halls, two very different people have to face the fact that they might just be a perfect match. Soon, a risky new game begins that asks Catriona one more time to put her heart and wildest dreams at stake.

About the Author

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Evie Dunmore wrote her USA Today bestselling series inspired by the magical scenery of Oxford and her passion for romance, women pioneers, and all things Victorian. In her civilian life, she is a consultant with a M.Sc. in diplomacy from Oxford. Evie lives in Berlin and pours her fascination with nineteenth-century Britain into her writing.

Praise For…

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Praise for Portrait of a Scotsman

“Portrait of a Scotsman, like all of Evie Dunmore’s excellent books, sits squarely at the unique intersection of history, romance, and women’s rights... a spot where I could happily stay forever.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways

“Remarkably sexy and surprisingly complex...A novel that crackles with tension and pulls on every heartstring: perfection.”—Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation

"Anyone who binge-watched Bridgerton needs this feminist regency romance on their radar."—Cosmopolitan

“Portrait of a Scotsman is a captivating mix of history, romance, and politics that transports readers back in time. Evie Dunmore’s gorgeous prose, electric chemistry, witty dialogue, poignant plot, and compelling characters light up the page in this delightful novel. A stunning read!”—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba

"Dunmore is in a league of her own with these romances! Vivid, magical and with a steam factor that'll make you get up and open a window in your house. An absolute triumph and a joy to read."—Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves series

“Intelligent and achingly poignant. Dunmore is a genre-defying storyteller.”—Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author

"Delectably sexy and profoundly romantic at its core. It’s sure to delight fans of the series as well as new readers, thanks to Dunmore’s trademark mix of historical fiction, British feminist history, and steamy Victorian romance."—Library Journal, starred review

“Portrait of a Scotsman crackles with passion, both in the bedroom and when it comes to righting social ills. This is why Evie Dunmore is my favorite historical romance author!”—Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of And They Called it Camelot

"Fans of Outlander and Poldark, listen up! Dunmore’s Scotsman has it all: a talented heroine who’s true to herself, a hero who respects her, and whip-smart social commentary that illuminates a lesser known chapter of English history—all wrapped up in the sexiest possible package."—Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White Gloves