A governess's guide to passion and peril / Manda Collins.
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TextSeries: Collins, Manda. Ladies most scandalous ; 4.Publisher: New York : Forever, Hachette Book Group, 2024Edition: First editionDescription: 282 pages ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
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- 9781538725603
- 1538725606
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Two friends reunite --and discover hidden feelings--while investigating a murder in this sensual, witty historical romance perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore and Netflix's Bridgerton !
Jane Halliwell once dreamed of a home of her own--but those dreams (and her dowry) died with her father. Now, she works as a governess, preparing her charge for a future no longer within her reach. When her employer is murdered during a house party, however, Jane is forced back into the world of the ton . But stepping in as hostess will require working with the same lord who once broke her girlish heart.
Lord Adrian Fielding was too consumed with his job at the Foreign Office to pay young Jane much heed, but he always considered her a friend. Which is why he's confounded by her icy demeanor now. More troubling still is his desire to melt the tensions between them. But his mentor's murder means he must first find the culprit--and ensure Jane's safety as she manages a house full of foreign dignitaries.
Only Jane insists on joining the investigation, and Adrian, despite all his diplomatic skills, finds himself seduced by her sharp wit and sparkling eyes. But with a vicious killer circling ever closer, will it soon be too late for their chance at forever?
"Jane Halliwell once dreamed of exploring the world as an acclaimed journalist - but those dreams (and her dowry) died with her father. Now, she works as a governess, safe on England's shores. But when her current employer is murdered, adventure seems to finally be knocking (rather brutally) at her door. Only the danger is more lethal than she expected . . . for standing outside is the same lord who once broke her tender heart. Lord Adrien Fielding considered Jane a dear companion - but no more, as his heart was already bound to the Foreign Office. However, after years of serving abroad as a spy, he's now looking to retire . . . and perhaps settle down with a family of his own. But when his mentor is killed under mysterious circumstances, he has no choice but to join the investigation as his final job. To Adrien's reluctant admiration, Jane is no longer the demure girl he remembers and refuses to let him question her charges. He'll need all his skills in diplomacy and espionage to convince Jane he means them no harm. Only Adrien soon finds himself the one seduced, as he realizes he feels more than friendship toward Jane. But with a killer haunting their steps and years of secrets between them, is it too late for their chance at love?"-- Provided by publisher.