Welcome back as we continue the story of a Regency Rake in the world of Regency romance - The Rake’s Progress by Miss Louisa Ayling.

In Chapter 12, it finds that the ‘Nereus’, the transport ship that's taking Matthias south, has ventured into one of the infamous storms found frequently in the Bay of Biscay.

Arriving in Lisbon,Matthias receives an urgent missive that means further travel, this time northwards. Will this be an exciting adventure this time around?

Will Horatia be forgotten, driven from his thoughts by the new life  of intrigue and espionage that Matthias finds himself ensconced in?

Will Matthias be similarly forgotten with Horatia spending time with a dashing Captain in Bath? 

Let's find out?