The Angel and the Cad tells the shocking true story of a high society scandal that gripped the nation.

Catherine Tylney Long was the richest heiress in Regency Britain – her dashing husband was a notorious libertine and nephew of the Duke of Wellington. The celebrity couple kept the public enthralled as the twists and turns of their marriage played out in the press.

Their saga culminated in a landmark court battle with far-reaching repercussions.

REVIEWS:

‘A shocking tale’ – The Times Book of the Week 

‘A great story’ – Observer

Geraldine Roberts’ meticulous research is commendable – History Extra 

A racy, poignant read – and OMG! Their scandals would break the internet today – The Daily Mirror

Fascinating… Roberts does an outstanding job of bringing this dark take to life, and her book truly is a page turner – Hallie Rubenhold

The Angel and the Cad is about the Regency… an age of fabulous wealth and excess, of duels, debt, mistresses, betrayals, throbbing loins, slashed wrists, and, ultimately… of real and moving tragedy – Oldie Magazine