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In a world of social customs and manners, Portia St. Claire's brother has gambled and lost, leaving her vulnerable to the clutches of ruthless men. Her life is in the hands of Bryght Malloren, who once broke into a house and was met by a masked woman. Now, Malloren has a price on his head, and Portia can only escape by joining his game of seduction. Bryght Malloren's reputation as a shameless rake is at stake, and all of London is eager to see what happens next. This is a story of heartbreak and redemption, as Portia navigates the treacherous world of high society and discovers that sometimes the pursuit of fortune is worth sacrificing everything for.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jo Beverley
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