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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group

ISBN-100385343310

ISBN-139780385343312

eBay Product ID (ePID)99603052

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Book TitleSecret Mistress

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicRomance / Historical / General, Romance / Historical / Regency, Romance / General

GenreFiction

AuthorMary Balogh

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-052864

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsPraise for The Secret Mistress : "The charming mixture of sensual passion and hilarious confusion makes Balogh's delightful tale a must-read for Regency fans." - -Publisher's Weekly , starred review PRAISE FOR MARY BALOGH More than a Mistress "A stunningly good work of romantic fiction . . . Mary Balogh reaches deep and touches the heart."-Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of Invincible "[A] luscious Regency-era delight [with] memorable characters and fast-paced, well-constructed plot."- Booklist No Man's Mistress "Deep emotions, strong characters and an unusual plot blend to perfection into another winner for this Jewel of the Highest Water, Mary Balogh."- Romantic Times "A lively and thrilling tale."- Rendezvous, Praise for The Secret Mistress : "The charming mixture of sensual passion and hilarious confusion makes Balogh's delightful tale a must-read for Regency fans." - -Publisher's Weekly , starred review PRAISE FOR MARY BALOGH More than a Mistress "A stunningly good work of romantic fiction . . . Mary Balogh reaches deep and touches the heart."--Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of Invincible "[A] luscious Regency-era delight [with] memorable characters and fast-paced, well-constructed plot."-- Booklist No Man's Mistress "Deep emotions, strong characters and an unusual plot blend to perfection into another winner for this Jewel of the Highest Water, Mary Balogh."-- Romantic Times "A lively and thrilling tale."-- Rendezvous, Praise for The Secret Mistress : "The charming mixture of sensual passion and hilarious confusion makes Balogh's delightful tale a must-read for Regency fans." - -Publisher's Weekly , starred review PRAISE FOR MARY BALOGH More than a Mistress "A stunningly good work of romantic fiction . . . Mary Balogh reaches deep and touches the heart."-Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of Invincible "[A] luscious Regency-era delight [with] memorable characters and fast-paced, well-constructed plot."- Booklist No Man's Mistress "Deep emotions, strong characters and an unusual plot blend to perfection into another winner for this Jewel of the Highest Water, Mary Balogh."- Romantic Times "A lively and thrilling tale."- Rendezvous From the Hardcover edition.

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Dewey Decimal823/.914

SynopsisIn this enticing new romance ripe with sensuality and wit, New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh proves that comfort is no match for passion when a stuffy gentleman becomes the object of desire of an adoring and spirited young woman. THE SECRET MISTRESS While Lady Angeline Dudley's pedigree dictates that she must land a titled gentleman, the irrepressible beauty secretly longs for a simple, ordinary suitor. No wild rakes like the men of her family, just a kind heart and good nature. So when Edward Ailsbury, the new Earl of Heyward, rescues her with unmatched civility from the advances of a scoundrel, Angeline thinks that she has found her true love. Persuading the earl is another matter entirely. Edward has his future neatly mapped out. He hopes to wed his steadfast companion, a woman who shares his values of loyalty, respect, and decorum. But arriving in London to take his seat in the House of Lords, he is derailed by Angeline, an exquisite bird of paradise seemingly devoted to sending his predictable life into chaos. From the brilliant hues of her fashion to her hoydenish antics, Angeline is the last woman on earth for Edward. And yet a stolen kiss in the moonlight awakens something deep and primal within him. Naturally, being a gentleman, he does the right thing after compromising a lady: He offers marriage. Angeline knows that Edward's proposal is born of duty, not love. But denying something so provocative and passionate is easier said than done. Deep down, Angeline believes that Edward's dedication to convention will melt behind closed doors, where sensuality and seduction play wicked games. For a proper wife by day can become a husband's secret mistress by night, when delicious desire rules., Follow Alberto Gimaldi, code-cracker and bibliophile, as he unravels the mystery of an infinite library and discovers the treachery of the librarian Castellemare. What is the hidden plot of the library, and how will this impossible place set into motion a catastrophic narrative by the artful textual manipulation of unwitting agents in the real world? What is the buried and secret connection between all text and all life? A novel of dark mystery, infinity, and a compelling story for all those who love books and book-related enigmas. Codes, ciphers, and the sinister await those who would set foot inside the Infinite Library. This is the first book of the trilogy.

LC Classification NumberPR6052.A465S428 2011