Series: The Bastion Club, book 6
Date of Publication: 2006
Format: Paperback
Length: 475 pages
Condition: Used - Very Good
The gentlemen of the Bastion Club have proven their courage while fighting England's enemies, but nothing has prepared them for dealing with that most formidable of challenges: the opposite sex.
Deverell, Viscount Paignton, is in desperate need of a wife. Unmoved by the matchmaking "herd," he seeks help from his aunt, who directs him to a lady she vows is perfect for him. Dispatched to a country house party to look the lady over, he discovers her not swanning about among the guests but with her nose buried in a book in the library.
Phoebe Malleson is tempted to distraction by Deverell, but marrying him isn't part of her plan. Moved by an incident in her past, Phoebe has a secret cause to which she's committed. Unfortunately, telling Deverell to go away doesn't work, and he quickly learns of her secret. But someone powerful has her cause targeted for destruction-and her in their sights. Phoebe must accept Deverell's help...though the cost to them both might be dear-and deadly.
Comments: Very good. Binding tight, pages clean w/o markings, creased corners, or reading wear. Spine creased & slightly curved, and only mild edge/corner wear to cover except for pronounced corner crease on back. Original price sticker on back cover. 1st printing
