title: A Mask of Black Satin
author: Stormes, Ashley
description: Lawrence Gyrlington, the Earl of Briarwood, wants to go on a Grand Tour. His parents know, his friends know, and the Silver Beaver knows. However, his mother is Lady Ravenwood, the notorious matchmaker, and she is determined to see her son wed before he can leave the country. Lawrence has successfully avoided marriage for a Season, but when the War Office becomes interested in his matrimonial candidates his luck begins to change. Miss Emily Halivee cares more about painting than snaring a husband, but on the way to Lady Rauley’s second masquerade of 1814 an intriguing incident occurs. Who is the highwayman who rescued her from two other highwaymen? Nicholas, her twin brother, urges her to forget about her rescuer and pursue Lord Briarwood, who has already come to her assistance once (despite her older sister having pursued him through the Season). Should she search for her highwayman, or will the Earl of Briarwood steal her heart? The War Office, meddlesome families, Greek statues, roses, and A Mask of Black Satin all contribute to orchestrating what might be the best match of 1814.