Masque of Deceptions
by Stella Riley
Self Published
Historical Romance: Regency
August 31, 2024
Available in: e-Book, Trade Size
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Masque of Deceptions
by Stella Riley
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 whatheneeds.
All she has to do, therefore, is make him a reasonable offer.
Simple. Or is it?
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Stella Riley's Bio
Readers' Favorite 2019 Gold Medallist and 2021 Book Excellence Award winner for CADENZA and eleven times a B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree, Stella Riley lives in Kent. She enjoys theatre, reading, travel and playing the harpsichord. She is fascinated by the English Civil Wars and has written six books set in that period. The seven book Rockliffe series (recommended in The Times newspaper!) is also available in audio, narrated by Alex Wyndham. And the final book in the Brandon Brothers trilogy, THE MONTESORO LEGACY, is already available for pre-order.