"action-packed Victorian Era romance"
In 1849 in Moricadia Michael Durant seeks revenge so as the
missing heir to the Duke of Nevitt, he chooses a different
way than the aristocracy would expect to enact his goal of
justice. He becomes the grim Reaper riding at night while
going after those who caused injustice. Lady's companion Emma Chegwidden is unfairly fired from her
position. She is in deep trouble until the Reaper rescues
her. However, though he knows he must walk away from her,
Michael cannot as he wants her. However, Michael
especially gets involved with Emma when the malevolent
Prince Sandre chooses her as his regardless of how she
might feel. This is an action-packed Victorian Era romance that takes
place on the continent. The story line is fast-paced
throughout as the Reaper brings havoc to the Moricadian
aristocracy. Christina Dodd is at her best with this
return to the Governess bride saga (See My Fair Temptress,
My Favorite Bride and Lost in Your Arms) as no reader will
ever think of roast pig the same way.
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 18, 2010
SummaryIn the sensuous and compelling world of Christina
Dodd’s brand-new historical, no one is exactly what he
or she seems...
Demure lady’s companion Emma Chegwidden never defies
society’s rules. Until the night she runs straight
into the arms of the mysterious and menacing Reaper...a man
who rides the night-shadowed countryside and conceals his
identity behind a mask. His goal is justice...or is it
vengeance? Only one thing is certain: nothing will stop him
from his dark purpose.
Michael Durant, long-lost heir to the duke of Nevitt, has a
score to settle. Cynical, dangerous and ruthless, Michael is
the last man on earth that sensible Emma should defy. But
some challenges are too tempting to resist...and some
passions too fierce to ignore. Soon Michael discovers in
Emma the woman he has always longed for...a woman whose
beauty and courage reach through to his tortured soul...and
he will defy anything, even fate itself, to claim her...
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