The Treasure
A Novel
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Publisher Description
How do you steal a treasure from the man who has stolen your heart?
In the newest tantalizing romance from the bestselling author of The Rescue, a ravishing thief devises a scheme to steal an aristocrat's fortune--but loses her heart to him instead....
A mistress of disguise...
Orphan Emily Fox may be London's most skilled lady pickpocket, but she is certain her grandest scheme will also be her last. For when she finds the treasure hidden on Valin North's spectacular estate, she'll be rich enough to give her beloved siblings everything they could ever want... and she'll never have to scheme for her supper again. Disguised as a flirtatious debutante entering the social scene, Emmie slips into North's circle--and is instantly captivated by the powerfully sensual nobleman. Suddenly, stealing from North seems like more than mere deception. It seems like a betrayal of the heart.
A master of control...
Valin North knows he must marry to produce an heir, but every woman he meets provokes his disdain. Except one--an unusual, charming debutante whose social status unfortunately makes her more suited to be his mistress than his spouse. Yet in spite of familial pressure to make a more appropriate match, North defiantly pursues the bewitching woman...even though his affections are shadowed by the mysterious inconsistencies of his lady's past. With suspicions aroused, North is forced to wonder: Has this beguiling beauty made off with his heart--or something more?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this Victorian Cinderella story, Emily Fox, London's most skillful thief, stumbles upon an ancient treasure map. In order to find the hidden cache she must masquerade as a debutante, assuming the identity of Emily de Winter, and slip into the Marquess of Westfield's social circle. Emily is soon captivated by the brooding and virile Valin North. Equally intrigued and puzzled by the mysterious Miss de Winter, he soon realizes that she is no heiress and assumes she must therefore be a lady adventuress out to snare a rich husband. Emily is flabbergasted at being discovered, and even more so when Valin blackmails her into an engagement. By day, Emily plays the adoring fianc e, but by night she continues her treasure hunt. Soon, however, the quest for gold becomes less important than the quest for Valin's love. The entertaining banter of Robinson's (The Rescue) lively characters will easily charm her adoring fans in this finely crafted romance.
