Matters of the heart can never lie!

Annabelle Carruthers can only dream of being kissed by a man as dashing as Lord Darkwood. She remains locked in misery - married to a rakish drunk who gambles their lives into financial and social ruin.

Her husband's sudden death - amid rumours of spies and treachery - only makes matters worse. Burdened with gambling debts, Annabelle fears she is on her way to the poorhouse. The only solution she can see is to offer herself up as mistress to the mysterious Lord Darkwood!

Darkwood, however, is too much of a gentleman to take advantage of a lady such as Annabelle. Still, he is intrigued by the rumours of her husband's espionage - a curiosity that soon places them both in grave danger.

'Nicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humour and adventurous spirit.' Publishers Weekly

'A delightful tale . . . romance fans are in for a treat.' Booklist