Radiance

<p class=ql-align-justify><strong>An earl's daughter sets her cap at a worldly yet absent-minded man of science. Challenge accepted!</strong></p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify>At Prince Albert's Great Exhibition Lady Radiance falls in love . . . <em>with gemstones!</em> Jewelry-making becomes her passion until a dash-fire geologist captures her fancy in the lecture hall. <em>What will it take to catch his eye in the ballroom?</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Well-traveled and daring Professor Edward Lockwood accepts Queen Victoria's delicate assignment although he's confounded when partnered with a fiery-haired quick-witted aristocratic lady. <em>An intriguing union as long as she doesn't distract him!</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>While the royal mission grows more perilous Edward struggles to keep his focus on exquisite emeralds over emerald-green eyes and on red rubies rather than lush ruby-red lips. But Radiance wasn't raised to be ignored. Amongst London's skilled jewelers - and treacherous thieves - can she unmask an expert forger while showing Edward she's more precious than any gemstone?</p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong><em>Engaging characters entertaining stories and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue - you'll find it all in the books by </em>USA Today<em> bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.</em></strong></p>