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Helena Knyvett a beau être fille de comte, elle n’est qu’une marionnette entre les mains de son frère Edmund qui se sert d’elle pour se placer auprès du roi d’Angleterre et n’hésite pas à la frapper lorsqu’elle refuse d’obéir. Un soir, afin de se jouer d’un diable d’Écossais, Edmund joue sa sœur aux cartes. S’il est vrai que Keir McQuade détonne parmi les muscadins pommadés de la cour, Helena reconnaît tout de suite en lui un cœur loyal et honorable. Déjouant les manigances perfides de son frère, elle accepte de suivre Keir dans son fief écossais de Red Stone. Là-bas, elle va découvrir la volupté dans les bras du guerrier, mais Edmund, furieux de s’être fait doubler, ne compte évidemment pas en rester là.

The author of "In Bed with a Stranger" sweeps readers back to the Elizabethanera once more in this compelling, exquisitely detailed, and deeply passionatehistorical romance.

Laird Keir McQuade is a newcomer to his title, and has much work before him to restore the McQuade honour. Finding a wife is an excellent start. He's duty-bound to go to court and swear homage to his king anyway, a perfect opportunity - were not court women trussed in stupid fashions and corrupted with false mannerisms. Of course, not every lady hides behind a powdered face...Helena Knyvett may be a daughter of the aristocracy, but in truth she is little but a pawn in her brother's ploys for power. Her smallest acts of defiance carry a heavy price. But one honourable man among a crowd of dandies could give her all she needs to change her fortunes - and set her free...Among the ruthless ambitions of England's powerful, love at first sight is a dangerous game. But the treachery, scandal, and treason that follow can unleash as much passion as it does adventure...

The author of "In Bed with a Stranger" sweeps readers back to the Elizabethanera once more in this compelling, exquisitely detailed, and deeply passionatehistorical romance.