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Catherine "Cat" Brown steps into the shadow of her card‑sharp father’s elaborate hoax, posing as the elusive Marquesa of Carabas. In this Regency retelling of "Puss-in-Boots," she navigates the glittering world of London’s high society, using wit and charm to protect the secret behind her assumed title. Yet her façade is tested when the skeptical Alex Carrock begins to see through her disguise, forcing Cat to confront questions of identity, loyalty, and love in a world where appearances can be as dangerous as they are dazzling.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Brodnax
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