Masque of Deceptions

Had it not been for the scent bottles, it is unlikely that Daniel Shelbourne, Viscount Reculver, and Anna Hawthorne of Hawthorne's Porcelain would ever have met. Daniel's late father left him an impoverished estate – which he had expected – and unexplained debts, which he hadn't. Anna inherited a thriving business, along with the knowledge and passion required to run it. Daniel needs money quickly if his family is to avoid ruin. Anna wants to create a tribute to her father's vision and skill. He is desperate; she, astute and determined. So when Anna hears whispers that Lord Reculver is discreetly selling some of his possessions, she remembers the large collection of scent bottles purchased from Hawthorne's over the years ... all of them designed by her father. They are exactly what she needs. Moreover, selling them to her will give his lordship some of what he needs. All she has to do, therefore, is make him a reasonable offer. Simple. Or is it?

B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree and Readers' Favorite award-winning author Stella Riley trained as a teacher in London and now lives in Kent. She enjoys theatre, dancing, reading and travel. She is fascinated by the English Civil Wars and has written six books set in that period. She loves the extravagant fashions of the mid-Georgian period, likes men with long hair and her current passion is for Baroque harpsichord music.
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