A Sister's Secret

Some said the Duke of Cumberland was born of the devil. Without doubt King George's fifth son was dark of soul and design, but his disquieting charm, his wicked ways with the ladies, caused many a female heart to flutter and even the virtuous Lady Hester Russell to succumb. Fortunately,Caroline, the Junoesque, sumptuously beautiful American widow of Lord Clarence Percival and the toast of regency London, recognized his darker side. Unfortunately, her younger sister Annabelle was blind to it. A vivacious butterfly, new to the dazzling salons and glittering society balls, Annabelle could have her pick of more suitable attentive bucks, but, to Caroline's consternation, she becomes infatuated with the satyric prince. A rescue bid is called for and Caroline turns to Captain Charles Burnside. Her hireling is a charismatic, professional adventurer with a nimble wit and an engaging manner- just the man to deliver Annabelle from evil. However, it is not llong before Caroline finds herself wondering if his Machiavellian role in her scheme is perhaps a little absurd...even a trifle dangerous. After all, Captain Burnside is also, in his way, as much of a villain as the Duke...