Secrets of a Lady

A husband and wife must navigate society scandals and international espionage in this thrilling Regency romance.In the glittering world of Regency London, where gossip is exchanged-and reputations ruined-with the tilt of a fan, Melanie Fraser is the perfect wife. Devoted to her husband, Charles, the grandson of a duke, she is acknowledged as society's most charming hostess. But just as the elegant facade of Regency London hides a dark side, Melanie is not what she seems. As a former spy during the Napoleonic Wars, she has a secret that could destroy her perfect jewel-box life forever . . . To keep her secret hidden, she must find an exquisite heirloom ring surrounded by legend and power. The search will pull Melanie and Charles into a gritty underworld of gin-soaked brothels, elegant gaming hells, and debtors' prisons. In this maze of intrigue, deception is second nature and betrayal can come far too easily . . .