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Helene Delornay, proprietress of London’s premier house of pleasure, recalls a brief, intense weekend with Philip Ross, a handsome, virile brothel owner skilled in the erotic arts. Their encounter left Helene craving more.
Years later, Philip reappears, and the magnetic attraction between them outweighs all rational restraint. Together they explore fantasies that push boundaries, revealing deeper emotions that surpass a mere physical relationship.
Set against the backdrop of a historical brothel, the novel examines the complex dynamics of man‑woman relationships, passion, and the allure of erotic intimacy within a plush, Victorian setting.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Kate Pearce
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