The Secret Mistress (with bonus short story Now a Bride) (The Mistress Trilogy) From her unconventional fashion sense to her hoydenish antics, Angeline is the last woman on earth for Edward. And yet a stolen kiss awakens something primal within him. Persuading the earl is anothe
| Title | : | The Secret Mistress (with bonus short story Now a Bride) (The Mistress Trilogy) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.66 (348 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 044024529X |
| Format Type | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2012-07-31 |
| Genre | : |
Editorial : From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Regency romance doyenne Balogh (A Secret Affair) pairs a staid young nobleman with a vivacious debutante in this top-notch tale. When the headstrong Lady Angeline Dudley, sister of the wealthy duke of Tresham, is accosted by the rakish Lord Windrow, she immediately falls for the ordinary-looking gentleman who intervenes. Her rescuer, Edward Ailsbury, is the earl of Heyward, whose family—unaware of his affection for his bluestocking confidante, Eunice Goddard—plans to match him with the very eligible Angeline. An unusually accurate portrayal of Regency society, laden with colorful period detail, makes a sparkling backdrop, and the supporting characters are delightful. Youthful Angeline's endearing mixture of breathless enthusiasm and hidden insecurity is given the perfect foil in the responsible and rather nerdy Edward, who is perpetually baffled as his rational approach fails to impress the women in his life. The charming mixture of se
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER While Lady Angeline Dudley’s pedigree dictates that she must land a titled gentleman, the irrepressible beauty longs for a simple, ordinary suitor. So when Edward Ailsbury, the new Earl of Heyward, defends her honor with unmatched civility, Angeline thinks that she has found true love. Persuading the earl is another matter entirely. From her unconventional fashion sense to her hoydenish antics, Angeline is the last woman on earth for Edward. And yet a stolen kiss awakens something primal within him. Naturally, being a gentleman, he does the right thing after compromising a lady: He offers marriage. The proposal is born of duty, but will Angeline cause Edward to forget about decorum behind closed doors, where sensuality and seduction play wicked games? For a proper wife by day can become a husband’s secret mistress by night, when delicious desire rules.Includes Mary Balogh’s “Now a Bride,” featuring extra sc
The editors have included a detailed chronology of the pertinent years; just to read it is amazing as to the volume and breadth of Berlin's activities. Great book for beginner or experienced users. Carr and Isaac Deutscher (the dreaded historical determinists), including his major role in the unsuccessful fight to get All Souls to develop graduate teaching resources. At least in the sense of who the philosopher is as a person. I wasn't really getting into this story at first, but I ended up enjoying it.
This Angeline & Edward's story. Excelent book! And the shipping was on time!. Dr.Preston really knows his stuff, but also knows how to write in an easily understandable fashion. I am happy to have found this book! It is my new guide to happiness and bulletproof confidence! I have had a long battle with depression, being in and out of abusive relationships had taken its toll on me, and even though I am happily married with 2 kids, my confidence has been broken for a long time
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