1818 Highly Recommended A family curse, that of the legendary Black Diamond, keeps Aurora Huntley a virtual prisoner in her brother's estate. The Earl of Pembourne, fearing for the life of his sister, promises her in marriage to a suitor whom Aurora finds unacceptable. The gods seem to conspire with fate to choose the man who would take her innocence, making him devilishly handsome, a ruthlessly skilled lover, and bent on capturing her heart. Julian Bencroft, the new duke of Morland, finds himself in an uncomfortable situation. Caught between a rock and the hard place he must offer marriage to the sister of his family's most bitter enemy.
Love is a word used only by fools.
Andrea Kane writes a novel of classic proportion. It is always a pleasure to read an author who knows their craft and Ms. Kane assumes the role with wit and ease.