An Innocent Deceit

A Lady's Deception

When the Earl of Carlyle suddenly decides to leave London to become better acquainted with the young daughter he barely knows, Miss Antonia Hadley's plans go awry. Believing the man abandoned his daughter, Antonia has no compunction about persuading the earl's servants to help her deceive him. Determined to help little Clara overcome her fear of horses, Antonia teaches her to ride, under the guise of a Mr. Anthony Davlin. Soon the earl notices something just a bit odd about his daughter's riding instructor. Can Antonia keep her secret, or will Carlyle expose her innocent deceit?

About the author

Gail Whitiker is the award winning author of 18 historical and contemporary novels. Her books have been distributed in over 28 countries and translated into almost as many languages, though she is still waiting to see one published in her native Welsh! She currently lives on the West Coast of Canada. Visit her website at www.gailwhitiker.com .