
Could she set free from the secret that threatened their love? They were strangers, meeting by destiny in a lonely, moonlit wood. Because of an indiscretion, Lady Caroline Faye finds herself in a moonlit glade beside the body of a dead man, and his murderer. Rescued by Lord Vane Brecon, she conceals her true identity, but secretly swears to repay him. Returned to her glittering world of balls and adoring suitors, Lady Caroline remembered only the despairing eyes of the nobly handsome man who called himself Lord Brecon. And later, when she found he was in danger of his life, she left the glamorous whirl of an heiress to find the one man who haunted her dreams. But when Lady Caroline tried to warn him, she was shocked to find how little he cared to live. Only when Brecon's enemy appeared and forced them to take desperate measures did she learn of a sinister secret and the true reason for his despair....
A chance encounter in a moonlit wood binds Lady Caroline Faye to a man accused of murder, sparking a dangerous pursuit of truth and affection. Lady Caroline finds herself entangled in a web of secrets after discovering a corpse and its killer, only to be saved by the mysterious Lord Vane Brecon. She must navigate the rigid social expectations of her aristocratic life while attempting to protect a man who seems determined to embrace his own destruction. The narrative follows her transition from the high-society ballrooms to the perilous reality of Brecon's hidden life, driven by a vow to repay the debt of her rescue.
Readers frequently highlight the classic romantic tropes and the fast-paced nature of the narrative. Discussion often centers on the contrast between the glittering social world of the protagonist and the darker, more dangerous reality she enters to save her love interest. Critics often note the focus on character-driven emotional stakes rather than complex political maneuvering. The atmosphere is consistently described as dramatic and focused on the internal struggles of the leads. This work is recognized for its adherence to traditional genre conventions that prioritize romantic development over intricate world-building.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
1968-01-01
Publisher:
Arrow Books
ISBN-10:
0090003705
ISBN-13:
9780090003709
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