"A thrilling romance"
Sir Alasdair St. Erth spent numerous years on the continent
with one goal in mind: vengeance on the Sealbys for what
they did. He has the evidence and he has insured that his
intended targets know what he possesses. Now he is back on
English soil ready to complete his life's quest the fall of
the house of Sealby. At the Swanson Ball, country mouse Katherine Corbet shows
the strength of a lioness protecting her cubs when she
helps Alasdair escape the machinations of a marriage minded
woman. Though he realizes she is an innocent, Alasdair
decides she is the perfect pawn to enable him to complete
his personal mission. However, as he begins to fall in
love with his sacrificial lamb, he starts questioning his
desires because he knows when he gains checkmate he loses
everything. Though the theme of revenge and romance has been used
numerous times in novels and movies, Edith Layton provides
Regency readers with a strong tale due to a delightful
cast. The lead couple is wonderful as Alasdair struggles
between love and revenge knowing he needs the former, but
remains obsessed with the latter though the presence of
Katherine has weakened his resolve. Ms. Layton provides
her usual exciting novel starring two strong protagonists
that will leave fans satiated and new readers as fans. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted May 10, 2002
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