num_pages: 320
description: What happens when a margrave realizes hes fallen in love with a servant?The Margrave of Thornbeck has to find a bride fast. He invites ten noble-born ladies from around the country to be his guests at Thornbeck Castle for two weeks a time to test these ladies and reveal their true character.Avelina is only responsible for two things: making sure her deception goes undetected and avoiding being selected as the margraves bride. Since the latter seems unlikely she concentrates on not getting caught. No one must know she is merely a maidservant sent by the Earl of Plimmwald to stand in for his daughter Dorothea.Despite Avelinas best attempts at diverting attention from herself the margrave has taken notice. And try as she might she cant deny her own growing feelings. But something else is afoot in the castle. Something sinister that could have far worsefar deadlierconsequences. Will Avelina be able to stop the evil plot? And at what cost?
language: English
title: The Beautiful Pretender
publisher: Thomas Nelson