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When the Duke of Hawkscliffe learns that the murder of his lady love is shrouded in mystery, he is resolved to uncover the truth at any cost. In a daring wager, he turns to London’s most enigmatic and intelligent courtesan, Belinda Hamilton, offering her protection in exchange for her aid. Bel, who has swirled through high society with wit and charm, accepts the role of a nominal mistress—preserving her dignity while drawing the Duke deeper into London’s underbelly. Together they pursue the elusive killer, confronting the rigid mores of their time, the dangerous ire of the aristocracy, and their own rising attractions. Their plan teeters on danger, forcing Bel to decide whether her part in the Duke’s quest can still lead to love, or if it will destroy what little hope she has left.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Gaelen Foley
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