Julia, the lovely daughter of a foolhardy gambler, had to choose between seeking a “suitable” position as a governess or taking the most outrageous risk of her young life. Choosing the latter, she concealed her father’s death, her near penniless state, and plunged into the Season in order to obtain a wealthy marriage.

Returning to London, she set out to delight Beau Brummel, charm the Prince Regent, and dazzle Lord Garde, the wealthy libertine who had already shown an interest. Apart from her jealous sister, only one person could undo Julia’s scheme: the handsome Frenchman who had his secrets and knew hers. They had made a cold bargain, but could Julia keep it? Could her icy resolve falter, melted by passion? By love?
DC: This Regency novel was published first in hardcover, then went to paperback, both in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. It appeared in Good Housekeeping Magazine as well as a British women’s magazine.
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