Books like Derbyshire Deception by Ann Barker
Freya Pascoe, a wealthy companion whose financial status she vows to keep hidden, joins Claudia Bryce on a Derbyshire excursion to settle a friendly bet. Claudia’s evident disdain makes the adventure all the more fraught.
In the picturesque countryside, Freya finds herself torn between her attraction to Claudia’s brother Piers and the compelling presence of Lord Ravendale, who is secretly Claudia's fiancé. As flirtations spark and alliances form, Freya grapples with the risk of revealing her true circumstances to those she has come to trust.
Tension builds as promises of secrecy, the lure of romance, and the discovery of deceit collide, raising questions about loyalty, identity, and what people are willing to sacrifice for love.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Ann Barker
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