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Baron Christian St. Clair is renowned for his dashing presence within the elite circle, yet he secretly prowls as the mysterious Peacock—guerrilla against the wealthy and benefactor to the oppressed. Gabrielle Laurence, a penniless yet striking young woman, distrusts the Baron’s influence over her social prospects and is on the verge of uncovering his clandestine identity. As the truth looms, their chemistry intensifies, challenging both the social order and their hearts.
The novel explores themes of disguise, class disparity, and the tension between public persona and private deeds. Through its historical setting and romantic tension, it offers a glimpse into 19th-century social customs and the lives of young women navigating upper‑class expectations.
Readers are drawn into a tale of intrigue, secrecy, and emotional risk as two unlikely allies question the limits of trust and love amidst the rigid hierarchies of their time.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Kasey Michaels
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