Publication

2007 - HQN Books, Don Mill, Ontario, Ontario

Language

English

Word Count

110,250 words, Guess

Page Count

441 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPS3568.O4553 D37 2007
  • LCCCPB Box no. 2771 vol. 18

Description

Legacy of danger Headstrong but sheltered, Raine Wimbourne longs for adventure--and when her ailing father reveals a closely guarded secret, she seizes her chance. Disguised as England's most notorious highwayman, Raine vows to uphold her father's legacy as champion of the poor. Then a midnight encounter with the powerful Philippe Gautier shows her the price of protecting her family's honor-- A hostage heart Philippe Gautier has a mission of his own--and the beautiful impostor he's delivering to justice may hold the key to saving his brother's life. He will stop at nothing to keep Raine close. But as they travel from the town houses of London to the streets of France, can he convince his untamed captive to risk it all on the promise of passion? (copied from fantasticfiction.com)

Description

Raine Wimbourne, vows to uphold her father's legacy as champion of the poor, but finds trouble in the form of dashing Philippe Gautier, who believes that she is the key to saving his brother's life.

Subjects

Topics

fiction"Alpha maleDark romanceEngland -- FictionBodice Ripper, fictionMan-woman relationships, fictionFiction, Romance, Historical, Regency

Places

LondonFranceEnglandPortugal

People

Raine WimbounePhilippe Gautier

Times

1800's

Genres

  • Fiction

Series Statement

  • HQN historical romance

Links

Other Editions

  • A Daring PassionHQN Books2007-01-01

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