The Paid Companion
Amanda Quick
The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely
practical - he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose
as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own
agenda to pursue, and a false fiance will keep the husband-hunters at
bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a
paid companion. Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge
than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, her feisty
manner and golden eyes sway him to make a generous offer. Elenora's
sorry financial circumstances - and dreams of a life of independence -
leave her little choice but to accept. But St. Merryn appears to be
hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London
home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more
dangerous adventure than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St.
Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he'd initially
envisioned has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer - and an
outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his
practical heart.
practical - he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose
as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own
agenda to pursue, and a false fiance will keep the husband-hunters at
bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a
paid companion. Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge
than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, her feisty
manner and golden eyes sway him to make a generous offer. Elenora's
sorry financial circumstances - and dreams of a life of independence -
leave her little choice but to accept. But St. Merryn appears to be
hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London
home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more
dangerous adventure than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St.
Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he'd initially
envisioned has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer - and an
outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his
practical heart.
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Piatkus
Langue:
english
ISBN 10:
1405514124
ISBN 13:
9781405514125
Fichier:
EPUB, 432 KB
IPFS:
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