The scars she keeps hidden… The mysterious pianiste is the Masquerade Club's newest attraction, captivating guests with her haunting music. What is the true identity of the lady concealed beneath the mask? Only Xavier Campion, the club's new proprietor, recognizes Phillipa Westleigh, the lady with whom he once shared a dance. Concerned for her safety, Xavier escorts her home each night. But when their moonlit strolls are uncovered, the only protection Xavier can offer is marriage! The Masquerade Club Identities concealed, desires revealed…

A Reputation for Notoriety

Protected By The Major – Anne Herries Bound by marriage to a cruel lord, Madeline no longer dares to remember the love she shared with Major Hallam Ravenscar. But when her husband offers her favours to a notoriously depraved Marquis to settle his debts, Maddie knows she must escape. Should she turn to honourable Hallam or would she end up tainting him with her shame? A Marriage Of Notoriety – Diane Gaston The mysterious 'pianiste' is the Masquerade Club's newest attraction, captivating guests with her haunting music. Only Xavier Campion, the club's new proprietor, recognises Phillipa Westleigh, the lady with whom he once shared a dance. Concerned for her safety, Xavier escorts her home each night. But when their moonlit strolls are uncovered the only protection Xavier can offer is marriage! Unveiling Lady Clare – Carol Townend Sir Arthur Ferrer catches sight of her amongst the stands at the Twelfth Night joust. There is something about her eyes...he's seen them before. But when he goes to find the mysterious woman, she's disappeared! Clare has been running from a dark past. But this handsome knight seems determined to unveil her secrets. Will she dare to let him glimpse the real Lady Clare?

Raising the stakes… As the unacknowledged son of the lecherous Lord Westleigh, John "Rhys" Rhysdale was forced to earn a crust gambling on the streets. Now he owns the most thrilling new gaming establishment in London. Witnessing polite society's debauchery and excess every night, Rhys prefers to live on its fringes, but a mysterious masked lady tempts him into the throng. Lady Celia Gale, known only as Madame Fortune, matches Rhys card for card and kiss for stolen kiss. But the stakes are raised when Rhys discovers she's from the very world he despises.…

This 1791 four-volume English translation of a key text of Islamic law illuminates the East India Company's legal provision.