Five Star First Edition Romances are well-reviewed original romances that have been carefully selected and edited to appeal to a broad range of fans. They feature strong female characters Who deal directly and honestly with issues that women have had to contend with for centuries. Romantic relationships are involved, but may not be the focus of the story. This series will also occasionally include a high-quality women's fiction title.Edward Tremayne, Earl of Ketrick, is in the company of his rather unconventional mistress when he first sees the young and beautiful Claire de Lancie. Miss de Lancie is in London under the care of her mysterious and sickly Aunt Sophie -- a lady everyone has heard of but nobody seems to have seen. Claire is in urgent need of a husband, and Edward, for reasons of his own, is ready to take a wife. As the Countess of Ketrick, Claire is a hit in London society but uncomfortable in town. Returning to Edward's country estate, her driver is assaulted and her traveling carriage waylaid. Edward is frantic when he discovers the overturned and empty carriage.
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