Scandalous Risks

In this historical novel from the New York Times–bestselling author, a young woman earns the attention—and obsession—of a Church of England clergyman.

1963. Seeking meaning and purpose in her life in an era when traditional values are under attack, Venetia Flaxton arrives in Starbridge to stay with her best friend, whose father, Neville Aysgarth, is the renowned dean of the cathedral.

For years, Venetia has seen Aysgarth only as a family friend, but now she realizes he is the only person who...