description Cold-Hearted Rake Overview
Cold-Hearted Rake is a historical romance novel by Lisa Kleypas published in 2015, serving as the first book in the Ravenels series. Set in Victorian England, the narrative follows Devon Ravenel, a notorious lord who unexpectedly inherits an earldom along with its heavily indebted country estate. He immediately clashes with the estate's strong-willed caretaker, Kathleen Lady Trenear, who is determined to protect the land and its tenants. The novel is aimed at fans of the historical romance genre who enjoy detailed aristocratic settings and enemies-to-lovers dynamics.
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Who inherits the earldom in Cold-Hearted Rake?
Devon Ravenel unexpectedly inherits the earldom after the death of a relative. He also takes responsibility for the estate’s heavy debts and the family members connected to it.
When was Cold-Hearted Rake published?
Lisa Kleypas published Cold-Hearted Rake in 2015. It is the first book in the Ravenels historical-romance series.
Where is Cold-Hearted Rake set?
The novel is set in Victorian England, where Devon Ravenel must manage an inherited title, a troubled estate, and complicated family relationships. The historical setting shapes both the inheritance conflict and the social rules around the romance.
Is Cold-Hearted Rake connected to another Lisa Kleypas series?
Yes, the Ravenels series is connected to Kleypas’s earlier Wallflowers books through families and social circles. Cold-Hearted Rake begins a new family-centered storyline with Devon Ravenel as its central figure.
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