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In a world where passion is a commodity, Marietta Greentree defies convention by daring to emulate her mother, the renowned courtesan Madame Aphrodite. Unsure of her own allure, she is challenged to seduce a single man as a test of her abilities. Her target is Max Valland, a once noble Lord Roseby who has fallen into disgrace and is struggling with a ruined reputation. Though skeptical, Max agrees to guide the young woman through the intricacies of desire, only to find himself unexpectedly drawn to her. Yet as their connection deepens, the shadows surrounding Max grow darker, forcing Marietta to confront the perilous intersections of love, lust, and survival.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sara Bennett
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