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Belongs to SeriesCity of Flames (1) Belongs to Publisher SeriesHarlequin Historical (826) Historical (Band 217)
A time for revenge... For eight years Gabriel Vaughan, Marquis of Halross, has believed he was duped by a clever, money-grabbing harlot. He has tried to forget the beauty who left him at the altar, and then an accidental meeting in Venice places her entirely at his mercy! Although Athena Frances Fairchild claims to be innocent, maybe this is just another of her deceptions. It's time to exact a little revenge. So when Athena needs a safe passage back to England, Gabriel sees his chance. Years ago he would have been proud to have Athena accompany him as his wife. Now Gabriel will insist she travel...as his mistress! No library descriptions found.
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Althea Fairchild is living under an assumed named in an effort to avoid an unwanted suitor. On the eve of her marriage, she is found and forced into marriage. Fleeing to the continent, she lives in a convent for some years until her happy widowing. She accidentally meets her unwillingly jilted fiancee, who has inherited a title and become a man of substance, and is out for vengeance. Meanwhile, her cousin, John Beaufleur, Duke of Kilverdale, chases her from England to Italy and back attmepting to bring her home to her family.
A great story and a superior historical novel. The interlocking of the three books adds considerable depth to the characters. ( )