Seduction in Silk (A Mallorean Novel) - Softcover

Beverley, Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451239458 ISBN 13: 9780451239457

Publisher: Berkley, 2013

Synopsis

From five-time RITA Award winner Jo Beverley comes a scintillating historical romance set in the Georgian age—where a centuries old feud and a wicked curse lead to a most unconventional marriage...

When confirmed bachelor Peregrine Perriam is named heir to Perriam Manor, he discovers that he only has a month to persuade a stranger to the altar. Otherwise the property will be lost and his line will be cursed—forever.

Having survived her parents’ tormented marriage, Claris Mallow prefers poverty to any husband. When a high-born stranger demands her hand, she drives him off at pistol point. Then Perry finds weapons of his own, and the reluctant lady is compelled to accept his proposal.

Claris sets the condition that their marriage be in name only. But once she becomes mistress of Perriam Manor, she discovers that she isn’t immune to Perry’s charms. Perhaps a real marriage might be worth the risk—including a real marriage bed...

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About the Author:

Jo Beverley was the New York Times bestselling author of the Rogue series and numerous other romance novels. Widely regarded as one of the most talented romance writers today, she was a five-time winner of Romance Writers of America’s cherished RITA Award and one of only a handful of members of the RWA Hall of Fame. She also twice received the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She had two grown sons and lived with her husband in England. Jo Beverley passed away in May 2016.

From Booklist:

If Peregrine Perriam’s distant cousin Giles wasn’t dying, Perry would be tempted to kill Giles himself. As his last vengeful act before shuffling off his mortal coil, Giles has rewritten his will so that Perry will inherit Perriam Manor, but with a few unusual caveats. For more than two centuries, both Perry and Giles’ branches of the family have been feuding over ownership of Perriam Manor. Now Perry has the chance to reclaim the estate, but only if he fulfills the conditions Giles has inserted into his will. Not only must Perry reside at least 30 days a year at the estate, he must also wed Claris Mallow within 30 days as well. Convincing the stubbornly independent Claris to marry him may be a bit more challenging than Perry first imagined. Especially when the lady in question has a pistol and isn’t afraid to use it. Writing with her signature sense of grace and wit, RITA Award winner Beverly presents readers with another deliciously entertaining, exquisitely sensual entry in her popular Malloren World series. --John Charles

About this edition

• Publisher: Berkley
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0451239458
• ISBN 13: 9780451239457
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 432