General Fiction (Adult), Historical Fiction, Romance
Description
Diana Quincy returns with the newest novel in the Clandestine Affairs series with a steamy romance about a half-Arab marquess seeking revenge on—and falling for—London’s most famous mapmaker.
The new footman doesn’t seem to know his place…
London’s most renowned mapmaker is a woman...but nobody knows it. If anyone discovers that Rose Fleming is the power and talent behind the family business, the scandal could ruin them. Rose’s secret is tested by the arrival of a handsome new footman who shows far too much interest in his new mistress. Rose battles an intense attraction to the enigmatic servant, but maintaining a proper distance isn’t easy when you and temptation live under the same roof.
She makes him forget he has a score to settle…
Few have met the reclusive half-Arab Marquess of Brandon, who is rumored to live with a harem of beauties among his mother’s people near Jerusalem. Brandon couldn’t care less what society thinks of him, or that his fellow peers are disdainful of his common blood, but he won’t stand for being robbed. That’s why he's disguised himself as a footman in the home of a respected mapmaker who cheated Brandon out of his land. But the nobleman's plans for retribution are complicated by his growing attraction for the secretive lady of the house.
When Brandon uncovers the shocking truth about Rose’ role in his stolen birthright, can a love born of deception really conquer all?
4 STARS
This story was original, different, intriguing. Both Brandon and Rose made the story interesting.
Brandon had a kind heart but found being a servant enlightening. It really opened his eyes to what they went through. It also made him more sensitive to making sure his servants really were being treated well. I enjoyed seeing that happening.
That was good because at one point I wasn't really sure if I was going to like this book or not. Until, more of Brandon's family and culture showed up. And then there was also some BIG surprises started showing up. Rose's husband Roger was totally unlikable and became ever more-so. Yes, I was hooked and just needed to see how everything ended up.
" I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book through Netgalley. And these are my honest opinions about it.”
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