THE WILD CHILD

August 1999 & July 2000

Historical Romance

Ballantine

ISBN 0-449-00584-4

Bribed by Kyle, his twin brother, Dominic Renbourne agrees to take his twin’s place in courting the “mad” Lady Meriel Grahame, an orphaned heiress Kyle intends to marry. The last thing Dominic expects is to be entranced by a silent sprite whose ethereal beauty is as intoxicating as the flowers and trees that surround her. (Rita finalist, listed by Library Journal as one of the five best romances of 1999.) 

REVIEW:

“When switched identities, arranged marriages, and even the mildest case of insanity meet, a novel is bound to be an absolutely entertaining hoot. As well as creating sympathetic characters and their realistic development, Mary Jo Putney has a talent for capturing the complex rivalries of siblings and the conflict between our internal and external lives. . . . Putney has once again written a solid historical novel that should support her reputation as one of the finest romance writers of our time.”

--Nancy R.E. O'Brien, Amazon.com Reviews

“The Wild Child is an exceptional romance about two extraordinary people and the power of love to overcome obstacles. Meriel and Dominic are wonderful characters, deftly drawn and well-developed, who must come to terms with the past in order to embrace their future. Mary Jo Putney is a master storyteller and The Wild Child showcases her amazing talents. The story is well-crafted, spellbinding, and thoroughly enchanting. The Wild Child is a keeper -- and a strong contender for best historical romance of the year!”

--Susan Lantz, Romantic Fiction Forum Leader

Read an excerpt of The Wild Child