M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
"I am Miss Lamberton. Miss Constance Lamberton. I hoped that you would employ me as your companion."
So it was that quiet, reserved Constance came to the household of the haughty but beautiful Lady Amelia. She would serve as the lady's chaperone throughout the season's many festivities, finding herself an unwitting accomplice in Lady Amelia's scheme to trap the very eligible Lord Philip into marriage.
But it was not Lady Amelia who won Lord Philip's heart. It was the pale, golden-eyed Constance herself. And very soon, Constance became Lady Philip Cautry. It was not a marriage made in heaven, but surely it would be in time.
But then Constance disappeared. Lord Philip didn't know how or why. All that mattered to him was the safe return of his beloved Constance …
Language | English |
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Release Day | Sep 30, 2013 |
Release Date | October 1, 2013 |
Number in Series | 7 |
Series Display String | The Regency Intrigue Series |
Release Date Machine | 1380585600 |
Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
Categories | Romance, Historical, Romance, Romance, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Overview
"I am Miss Lamberton. Miss Constance Lamberton. I hoped that you would employ me as your companion."
So it was that quiet, reserved Constance came to the household of the haughty but beautiful Lady Amelia. She would serve as the lady's chaperone throughout the season's many festivities, finding herself an unwitting accomplice in Lady Amelia's scheme to trap the very eligible Lord Philip into marriage.
But it was not Lady Amelia who won Lord Philip's heart. It was the pale, golden-eyed Constance herself. And very soon, Constance became Lady Philip Cautry. It was not a marriage made in heaven, but surely it would be in time.
But then Constance disappeared. Lord Philip didn't know how or why. All that mattered to him was the safe return of his beloved Constance …