The Tale of Two Barons: 1 (Sisters of the Aristocracy)

What will you discover when you read between the lines?In need of income for the struggling Sommers barony Jeffrey Althorpe arranges for the publication of a book hes written-anonymously of course. A dowry would be easier but then he would have to find a willing wife.While her brother is away on an expedition Lady Evangeline is left behind to spend her days creating exquisite embroideries and reading books. Shes about to buy The Story of a Baron when Lord Sommers suddenly appears intent on buying the very same book--but theres only one copy.Desperate to discover what his publisher might have done to his story--without letting on hes the author--Jeffrey suggests they read it together. Evangelines sterling reputation could use a bit of scandal so she agrees.As the two read the book Evangeline realizes some of the characters are a bit too familiar and the settings are a bit too close to home. Was she the inspiration for the barons secret love a bold brash woman whose reputation is in tatters?With her own reputation suddenly in question Evangeline finds her life imitating art. How can the book have a happy ending when she wishes shed never purchased The Story of a Baron?