"A wonderful romance"
Three years ago, believing he was doing the right thing,
Daniel Stamfield interceded on behalf of her father to
stop Corisande Abbott's elopement. She begged him not to
return her to her nasty father, but he believed her dad
that his daughter was just an inane disobedient daughter.
He brought her home to her family. Chaperoned by her mother and accompanied by her sister,
Corisande is in London for the season. Daniel is
attracted to her, but still believes her father's
assessment of his daughter. However, as he gets to know
her, Daniel concludes Corisande was and is telling the
truth. They begin sleuthing together seeking to learn who
is counterfeiting money. As they fall in love, Daniel no
longer regrets what he did three plus years ago as he
wants Corisande as his wife while love has enabled her to
forgive him. However, as they investigate together
neither is confident with taking that critical first step
of informing the other of how they feel. Returning to the Regency world of THE SCANDALOUS LIFE OF A
TRUE LADY, Barbara Metzger provides her readers with a
wonderful romance starring two delightful intelligent
protagonists. The story line is fast-paced from the
intervention to the courting as Daniel, an asset to his
country for his uncanny ability to know when someone is
lying, finds his greatest skill failed him three years ago
and apparently fails him now; as it don't work as well as
kisses to reveal the truth. Regency romance readers will
appreciate Ms. Metzger amusing historical due to the
unique courtship of the lead couple. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 29, 2009
SummaryTHE Lies are undeniable—but the truth is harder to
see...
Daniel Stamfield has become invaluable to the British Army
for his ability to detect the truth from the enemy's lies.
After years of service, Daniel finally takes a respite for
some wine, wenches, and wagering. Unfortunately, he didn't
bet on the lovely Miss Corisande Abbott and her unsavory
reputation to swagger back into his life.
But as time passes, Daniel realizes he wants to make an
honest woman of Corey—and an honest man of himself.
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