num_pages: 147
description:  Londons most scandalous lady assassin versus one very hot Highlander.Lady Preshea Villentia the Mourning Star has four dead husbands and a nasty reputation. Fortunately she looks fabulous in black.What society doesnt know is that all her husbands were marked for death by Presheas employer. And Preshea has one final assignment.It was supposed to be easy a house party with minimal bloodshed. Preshea hadnt anticipated Captain Gavin Ruthven  massive Scottish quietly irresistible and working for the enemy.In a battle of wits Preshea may risk her own heart  a terrifying prospect as she never knew she had one.New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a charming love story set in her popular steampunk Parasolverse. May contain plaid appearances from favorite characters and the strategic application of leather gloves.The Delightfully Deadly novellas stand alone and may be read in any order.Delicate Sensibilities?Contains men pleasing women and ladies who know what they want and ask for it sometimes in detail.
language: English
title: Poison or Protect
publisher: Gail Carriger