New York Times best-selling author Virginia Henley writes titillating romance novels. In the prim and proper days of England's past, sexy vixen Catherine "Cat" Seton Spencer designs dresses for Queen Elizabeth. But in her spare time, she makes the rounds in London looking to satisfy her unquenchable lust. Little does Cat know, she's on a collision course with the roguish Patrick Hepburn, Lord Stewart of Scotland-and he means to claim her as his own.
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"I really enjoyed this book, it was not only a romance but the intrigue and history of Elizabethan court was fascinating "
— Casey (4 out of 5 stars)
“Vivid, accessible…Passion and sensuality are perfectly balanced with history in this finely crafted novel by one of the queens of the genre. Henley gives her readers what they crave: a juicy, hot book with unforgettable characters.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)“Meaty…History is not just backdrop; invoked in key narrative threads, it keeps the plot taut and textured. Henley succeeds in creating an atmosphere of impeding social cataclysm that enhances the lovers’ sense of urgency.”
— Publishers Weekly“A rich mix of intricate period detail, palace intrigue, and blazing passion.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review“Dangerous games, Machiavellian manipulations, and political maneuverings make the treacherous royal court the perfect setting for an imperfect courtship. Lusty and lavish.”
— Booklist" Good story idea but with a jerky execution. "
— Kathy, 9/2/2010Virginia Henley, born in Bolton, England, is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty-five historical romance novels. She is the recipient of a number of awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times and a Maggie Award for Excellence from the Georgia Romance Writers. In addition, she has won Romantic Times Awards for Best Elizabethan Historical Romance, Most Sensual, and Best English Historical Romance. Some of her works include Undone, Enslaved, The Pirate and the Pagan, and a number of successful series. She lives with her husband in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Jill Tanner was a principal actress with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival for eight years and has appeared in many classical and new American plays. She has been in productions on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in most major theaters in the United States.