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Sullivan Waring is a celebrated horse breeder by day but becomes a nocturnal thief, targeting the opulent homes of England’s aristocracy to recover paintings stolen from his late mother. His quest for inheritance and revenge takes an unexpected turn when he is discovered by Lady Isabel Chalsey. Intrigued by Sullivan’s daring and charm, Isabel challenges herself to unmask his motives, yet she may ultimately become the most coveted prize. The novel intertwines themes of revenge, inheritance, art theft, and romance amid historic England’s social elite.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Suzanne Enoch
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