The Masquerade of the Marchioness

<p><em>She's not the woman he married... </em></p><p>Philomena Wright Marchioness of Arlingview is universally admired for her intellect good sense and charitable efforts on behalf of widows and orphans. A woman with every advantage she also has a guilty secret: in truth she is Philomena's twin sister Penelope. Dreading spinsterhood she attends a masquerade ball in the hope of finding a suitor before admitting the truth-only to encounter a gentleman who stirs her like no other...</p><p>Garrett Wright misses the purpose-and the peril-of his work as a spy during the war and is bored with his disguise as a reckless rake. When he agrees to help unveil a jewel thief preying upon London society he is beguiled by a beauty who awakens a dream-and becomes determined to unveil the truth whatever the cost.</p><p>When he finds stolen gems in her possession Garrett fears his lady has a more dangerous secret than her identity. Forced to choose between honor and unexpected love how will he both fulfill his duty and secure a happy future with the woman who has captured his heart forever?</p>