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. In his subsequent letters to Moira (addressed as "M" in the first), he finds out she bore him a son and intends to leave his  wife and be with them. 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 &amp; Decorum series.

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

Camilla 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, and her name is revealed in Chapter 13. Her character model resembles Emmeline Ebrim from The Royal Romance series.

Lady Arwyn
Lady Arwyn and Lady Higginbottom ask if you and Simon would help give therapeutic hugs to the dogs. Her character model resembles Margaret Sterling from Veil of Secrets.

Lady Higginbottom
Her character model resembles Gayle from Sunkissed.

Collie
You have the choice to cuddle a collie, a mutt, or a corgi. The collie resembles Dipper from the Perfect Match series.

Mutt
The mutt resembles Dave's dog from Most Wanted, Book 1.

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.

Charlie
Charlie is the head groom at the stables. Simon/Ava is meeting him at nine, so he/she leaves you to explore the attic alone.

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. Despite being in love with him, she knows he is already married and tells him she has to end their relationship. In her second letter, she forbids him from seeing their son and tells him to stop sending her money. In her last letter, she tells him not to leave Gemma, but he can persuade her to legitimize their son Ollie as his heir. 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.

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.

Oliver
If you decide to read the third letter, you discover that Thomas found out that Moira bore him a son. In Chapter 13, you find out his name. You wonder if the other Montjoys discovered this as well. In the final letter from Moira to Thomas, his full name is revealed to be Andrew Oliver Montjoy. 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. In Chapter 15, you stop at her show on your media tour with Simon/Ava. Her character model resembles Eliana Vera from The Senior.

Mariana
You find an envelope with Simon/Ava's dad's name on it, but instead of being labeled with Jane's name, it is also labeled with the name 'Mariana'.



Agatha
Simon/Ava tells you the last person to stay in the Blythe Suite was his/her great-aunt Agatha three years ago.



Smyrna
If you decide to explore the hidden passages with Simon/Ava, he/she tells you that his/her great-aunt Smyrna was a misanthropic spinster but was enormously devoted to her rabbits.

George Twickham
He is the host of Good Morning Britain, your first stop on your media blitz. His character model resembles Tad Princeton from Red Carpet Diaries, Book 2.



Regina St. Clair
Your final stop is Britain's most watched late-night show with Regina St. Clair. She invites you two to play the Newlyweds Game although you two aren't married. If you win, her show will donate money to 'Need to Read' - a charity that Simon/Ava works with. Her character model resembles Bar Woman 2 from Veil of Secrets.

Tourist
On Juliet's tour, you run across various tourists excited to see you after your media debut. She nudges Lisa (who remains unseen) when she sees you. Her character model resembles Julia Mason from the High School Story series.



Wilfred Montjoy
Juliet gives the tour group little bits on information on the Montjoys. Wilfred was the ninth duke who was an aspiring actor with such a weakness for Shakespearian drama that he almost ceded his title and estate to his younger brother in order to perform at the Globe Theatre.



Reggie Penderwick
Reggie is from Point Press, the largest nonfiction house in the UK. Niles mentioned your book to him and they've been tracking your rise in the media. They want to reach out to your American publisher and coordinate a simultaneous British publication of your book. If you uncovered enough secrets to make your book successful, he tells you that you are going to be extremely wealthy and they want sequels. His character model resembles Charles Shepard from Home for the Holidays.