A Very Scandalous Proposal Miscellaneous Characters

Socialite
She thinks you look "common" during your introduction. Her character model resembles Yvette Mercer from Passport to Romance.



William Barcroft
He tells others that you're an American journalist. In Chapter 4, he introduces himself to you as the Earl of Stafford, an Old Walrus Club chum of Gerald Montjoy's. His character model resembles Tristan Dumont from The Heist: Monaco.



Peer of the Realm
He is interested in the gossip that your introduction brings. His character model resembles Ulrich Ziegler from The Heist: Monaco.



Gemma Montjoy
Gemma Montjoy was the thirteenth Duchess of Wessex. In her memoir, she alluded to a scandal with her husband. She said she bought her freedom from him, and comfort for life, in exchange for silence. That sparked an idea in you to expose the Montjoys' secrets, which is the reason you traveled to London.



Eighth Duchess
The eighth Duchess was a deeply humanist, renowned for her kindness and altruism.



Randy Miranda
Randy Miranda was the eleventh Duchess of Wessex. Rumor is that she had a lover from every Great House but did not share her favors with her husband.



Gerald
Gerald was an animal lover, who had all seventeen King Charles spaniels seated with him at the dinner table. He swore you could read the future in their droppings and wouldn't let anyone clean them up until he had a psychic in to read them.



Whippet
If you sneak away with Simon/Ava Montjoy, you encounter a dog who seems familiar with the latter.



Bartender
After the tour, Nigel takes you to a local pub. The bartender resembles Ricky Burke from the High School Story series.

Marchioness Dalrymple
Your first interview is with the Marchioness Dalrymple who is one of Nigel's oldest family friends. She refuses to give you any gossip, instead spinning a story of how ostriches got poor Paloma Carey-Davis. Her character model resembles Loretta Crandall from the High School Story: Class Act series.



Thomas Montjoy
When you try researching in the library, you come across a restricted section containing a display of a few collectibles from the Montjoys. You try to read a letter from the thirteenth Duke of Wessex, but can only read a few sentences before the librarian stops you. Thomas' character model resembles Wayne from Open Heart, Book 1 as well as other miscellaneous characters.

Librarian
The librarian makes you hand over the letter before you can get further. His character model resembles Barthelemy Beaumont from The Royal Heir series.



Gordon
When you call Kingsbridge and try to get information, if you tell them you are Simon/Ava's new personal assistant, they are surprised. They ask what happened to Gordon since they had worked with him for years.



Viscountess Agatha Burgess
When you find yourself running out of leads, Nigel gives you the viscountess's information. She is one of his mother's old friends and about the same age as Mitzi. However, when you call, you find out she no longer lives in the area.

Spa Attendant
If you decide to accompany Arabella to the spa, the attendant escorts you two. Her character model resembles Vanessa Kingsley.

Mata Hari
If you decide to go to the library with Simon/Ava, a cat hisses at you inside. Even though she loves the affection Simon/Ava gives her, Simon/Ava tells you that he/she is actually more of a dog person than a cat person. The cat resembles Tofu the cat from The Senior.

Corgi
If you decide to attend the garden party for Hounds of our Hearts with Simon, you see many different dogs. The first one is a corgi that resembles Corgi from The Royal Romance series.

Pug
The second one is a pug that resembles the pug from the Desire & Decorum series.

Bloodhound
The third one is a bloodhound that resembles Mayor Dixon's dog in Baby Bump, Book 1.

Baroness Arundell
The Baroness of Arundell is one of Margaret's old friends. Simon introduces you to her at the garden party as she is the charity's head and keeper of the coin. She is also mentioned in Chapter 11. Her character model resembles Emmeline Ebrim from The Royal Romance series.

Mr. Barnaby
If you decide to take Nigel up on his help finding a gown, you go to see Mr. Barnaby, owner of La Vie En Luxe. His character model resembles Neville Vancoeur from The Royal Romance series.



Edward Smythe
At your introduction to Society, Edward introduces himself to you. He is an old classmate of Simon/Ava's from university. He asks if all the Montjoy family history makes you hideously nervous, but you're able to retort with information that Simon/Ava gave you moments prior. Tommy Harrington points out that the Smythes used to be Smiths in Victorian times, as in blacksmiths to Edward's detriment. Edward becomes uncomfortable, says goodbye, and disappears into the crowd. His character model resembles Brent Vandermeer from Ride or Die: A Bad Boy Romance, Book 1.

Maid
On your way back to your room from the attic, you hide from the maid. Her character model resembles Sabrina.

Talbott
Talbott is Simon/Ava's horse. Its character model resembles Autumn's Ember from The Royal Romance, Book 1.

Brimstone
Brimstone is an Ascot champion and an absolute terror. Simon/Ava can calm him down by petting him but neither of you ride him. Its character model resembles Bronco 3 from Big Sky Country, Book 2.



Whimsy
Whimsy is the horse you ride. She gets rattled by a rabbit that crosses your path and Simon/Ava have to wrangle her to keep you from being injured. Its character model resembles Clover from the Desire &amp; Decorum series.

Moira
If you decide to take the second letter, you read Moira's entry to Thomas. Her character model resembles Kassidy Marquez from The Junior, Book 1.

Teresa
Teresa is Moira's mother, who is disappointed and angry with Moira for her affair with Thomas. Her character model resembles Madame Laurent from Desire & Decorum, Book 3.

Bertram
When you are walking around the grounds with Simon/Ava, a whippet almost tackles Simon/Ava. The gardener apologizes and says he will be taking her to the shelter because she is a stray and he doesn't have room for her himself. The gardener's character model resembles Ned Mallory from It Lives Beneath.



Allegra Windermere
That evening, you go with Simon/Ava to meet his/her friends; they've known each other for a long time because their mothers were best friends. Allegra and Archie are twins, who Simon/Ava describe as utter loons but loyal. The Windermeres have money going back generations and trust funds; both are equities traders and devoted patrons of the arts. Allegra recently invested in a gallery in Chelsea. They were in the same year with Simon/Ava at Kingbridge and took art history class together.

When Allegra meets you, she says that she and Archie thought Simon/Ava made you up. At Lady Fortuna, you have the opportunity to drink tequila shots with her (for which she is nicknamed "Hollow-Legra") and play cards. If you do, she tells you about the time Simon/Ava pranked the headmaster with a herd of cows in his office; she says no one ever found out and only Archie and her know the truth. She also tells you that she never dated Simon/Ava as they were never each other's type. Simon/Ava had dated her suitemate briefly but they themselves have always been just friends.

Her character model resembles one version of young Mary from the Desire &amp; Decorum series also used briefly in Passport to Romance.



Archie Windermere
Archie says that Simon/Ava has a febrile imagination and an "American reporter" is the sort of wild figment he/she would cook up. Besides equities, Archie is also the food critic for The Times which he writes under various pseudonyms. You impress him when you eat the curry and tough it out or eat a bit of yogurt to cool it down; he also likes it if you order an old-fashioned.

His character model resembles Lucian Syrah from Red Carpet Diaries, Book 2.



Benedict Highgate
When you meet Benedict, he flirts with you immediately, which Simon/Ava says is his finest quality and greatest character flaw. According to Simon/Ava, Benedict manages his family's estate, tends to his ever-growing harem of lovers, and drinks prodigiously. He is a bit aimless, but quite lovable at that. His father is the Lord Speaker, the head of the House of Lords in Parliament. His nickname is "Bones" because he enjoyed streaking when they were all in college, especially on All Hallows' Eve wearing skeleton body paint. You impress him if you order Japanese whiskey.

His character model resembles Samuel from Save the Date.

Watchman
When you, Simon/Ava, and his/her friends head over to the Elizabeth tower, the watchman stops you since it's closed to the public. However, he steps aside when Benedict shows him his identification. His character model resembles Bartel Gremley.

Countess Blanchard
Dressed in a blindingly purple sequined dress and feathered fascinator, Countess Blanchard watches you and Simon/Ava having dinner. She had been trying to set up her daughter with Simon/Ava for ages and is jealous of the two of you.

Dorothea
If you go to the lounge after dinner with Simon/Ava, you listen to Dorothea sing. Dorothea was one of Mitzi's old protegees, exceptionally clear vocals and the best of the lot in Simon/Ava's opinion. Her character model resembles Liv Denara from the Bloodbound series.

Boy (Thomas Montjoy's son)
If you decide to read the third letter, you discover that Thomas found out that Moira bore him a son. You wonder if the other Montjoys discovered this as well. The character model resembles Simon Waverley from The Haunting of Braidwood Manor.

Luciano Capri
If you tell Genevieve that your outfit is chic, you mention it's a limited advanced release from the new Luciano Capri collection.

Marchioness Thornby
Mitzi introduces you to both Marchioness Thornby and Viscountess Bringham at the same time. If you greet the marchioness first, you impress them. Otherwise, you flub. Her character model resembles Lucretia Nevrakis from The Royal Romance series.

Viscountess Brigham
The viscountess agrees with the marchioness' statement. Her character model resembles Miranda Moreau from The Heist: Monaco.



Earl and Countess Rathbone
Simon/Ava tells you that the earl and countess have not spoken to each other in over ten years. They don't divorce because it is "simply not done" among the upper crust; instead they endure each other.

Charisma
Charisma is Simon/Ava's pick to win the derby. It is similar in coloring to Twilight Dash of The Royal Romance, Book 1.

Temerity
Temerity is the horse that wins the derby. It is similar in coloring to Clover from the Desire &amp; Decorum series.

Veronica
If you stay with Simon/Ava at the rec center, Veronica wants Simon/Ava to continue reading "The Secret of Ninradell" to her. Her character model resembles Valerie from The Royal Romance series.

Theo
If you stay with Simon/Ava at the rec center, Theo wants to play soccer against Simon/Ava. His character model resembles a young child version of blond Nik Ryder from Nightbound.



Jamie
If you stay with Simon/Ava at the rec center, Jamie wants to play dragons. His character model resembles Hamza Mousavi from Perfect Match, Book 2.



Lady Willoughby
At the charity gala, Margaret introduces you to her dear friend, Aggie, Lady Willoughby of Mycroft House. Simon/Ava says that she is a bit of a cougar. You can choose to compliment her brooch or gloves. However, once "your" tell-all scandalous article comes out, she is disgusted by you. Her character model resembles Adelaide Amaranth from The Royal Romance series.

Footman
When you try to enter the Walrus Club, the footman stops you. He gets his manager to speak to you. His character model resembles Flynn the waiter from Perfect Match, Book 1 as well as other miscellaneous waiters from other series.



Club Manager
You must answer a few questions correctly to "prove" that you are Gerald's secretary to gain access to the club. His character model resembles Jose Flores from the High School Story series.



Evelyn Thiselthwaite
Evelyn is Gerald's ex-wife. She was described as an icy blonde in her wedding picture. Their marriage was annulled less than three months after their wedding.

Ciaran
Ciaran is the talk show host of SkyBuzz. She chats with Arabella who tells the audience and viewers at home that she and Simon/Ava have become engaged again. Her character model resembles Eliana Vera from The Senior.