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Driven to uncover the truth about the mysterious death of his ladylove, the Duke of Hawkscliffe will go to any lengths to unmask a murderer. Even if it means jeopardizing his reputation by engaging in a scandalous affair with London's most provocative courtesan--the desirable but aloof Belinda... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Belinda Hamilton: Daughter of a gentleman. Circumstance forces her to be a courtesan.
- Robert Knight: 9th Duke of Hawkscliffe. A powerful politican. Loves his mistress. Has to choose between honor and love. Which one will he choose?
- Dolph Breckinridge: A baronet, heir to the Earl of Coldfell. Obsessed with Belinda.
- Coldfell: A powerful Earl & politican. Wants Robert to marry his deaf daughter.
- Mick Braden: The man Belinda supposed to marry one day.
- Alfred Hamilton: Belinda's father. A man who is too obsessed with manuscipts and neglects his only daughter.
- Jacinda Knight: Robert's sister. Adores Belinda.
- Alec Knight: Robert's brother. A beautiful man. Encourages Robert to choose love over duty & honor.
- Harriette Wilson: an infamous courtesan.
- Lucy: the Earl of Coldfell's deceased wife.
- Juliet: the Earl's daughter
- Mrs. Laverty: the Duke's housekeeper.
- Lizzie Carlisle: Jacinda's friend. The former steward's daughter.
- Henry Brougham: Famous English politician.
- Clive Griffon: a youg politician.
Setting & Locations edit
- London
- Knight House: Robert's house in town.
First Sentence edit
Many years ago, as a curly-headed youth on grand tour, he had fallen madly in love with beauty and so had stopped in Florence to take drafting lessons from a bonafide Italian master.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 7 in The Knight Miscellany. (standard series)
Followed by Lord of Fire.
This is book 72 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2007. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Whitney, My Love, and followed by One Perfect Rose.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Gaelen Foley (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0449006360
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0449006360
Page Count: 416
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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