Masque of Deceptions

(Shadows Book 2)

By Stella Riley

Publication Date: 31st August 2024

Publisher: Independently Published

Page Length: 342

Genre: Regency Historical Romance

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honouree & 2024 Global Book Awards Gold Medallist for Historical Romance

Had it not been for the scent bottles, it is unlikely that Daniel Shelbourne, Viscount Reculver, and Anna Hawthorne of Hawthorne’s Porcelain would ever have met.

Daniel’s late father left him an impoverished estate – which he had expected – and unexplained debts, which he hadn’t. Anna inherited a thriving business, along with the knowledge and passion required to run it.

Daniel needs money quickly if his family is to avoid ruin.

Anna wants to create a tribute to her father’s vision and skill.

He is desperate; she, astute and determined.

So when Anna hears whispers that Lord Reculver is discreetly selling some of his possessions, she remembers the large collection of scent bottles purchased from Hawthorne’s over the years … all of them designed by her father.

They are exactly what she needs.

Moreover, selling them to her will give his lordship some of what he needs.

All she has to do, therefore, is make him a reasonable offer.

Simple. Or is it?

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Stella Riley

Winner of four gold medals for historical romance and sixteen Book Readers’ Appreciation Medallions, Stella Riley lives in the beautiful medieval town of Sandwich in Kent.

She is fascinated by the English Civil Wars and has written six books set in that period. These, like the 7 book Rockliffe series, the Brandon Brothers trilogy and, most recently The Shadow Earl, are all available in audio, performed by Alex Wyndham.

Stella enjoys travel, reading, theatre, Baroque music and playing the harpsichord. She also has a fondness for men with long hair - hence her 17th and 18th century heroes.

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