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Enter the world of New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh, where the magic, romance and mystery of Regency England come vibrantly to life ...

About the Author

Mary Balogh is a New York Times bestselling author. A former teacher, she grew up in Wales and now lives in Canada.

Reviews

"This is Mary Balogh at her riveting best. Everyone loves a wounded hero, and Balogh introduces us to an unforgettable one who discovers the healing power of love."--#1 "New York Times" bestselling author Debbie Macomber

PRAISE FOR MARY BALOGH

The Secret Mistress

"With exceptional insight and uncommon flair, Balogh holds readers in thrall. . . . Exquisite character development, sparkling wit."--"Library Journal" (starred review and editors' pick)

"Balogh gifts readers with several memorable scenes, inserting wit and passion throughout.""--The Star-Ledger"

A Secret Affair

"Balogh has masterfully woven a romantic tale of the importance of family, of compassion, and of love and forgiveness."--Fresh Fiction

"The exquisitely crafted chemistry that develops between Hannah and Con is pure passion deftly leavened with tart wit."--"Booklist"

Balogh tells the poignant and engrossing story of aristocrat Gwendoline, Lady Muir, and Hugo, Lord Trentham, who was born a wealthy commoner but gained a title through his wartime heroics. Gwendoline, a supporting character from previous -Balogh novels, is a no-nonsense widow whose marriage left her with deep emotional scars that affect her life more overtly than the limp she acquired while recklessly trying to please her mercurial husband. Hugo, haunted by the specters of his wartime experiences, struggles to be the man he believes that his family needs him to be. Ably voiced by Rebecca de Leeuw, this story of two survivors' journeys toward forgiving themselves, bridging the chasm between their social classes, and healing each other will resonate with fans of historical romances. VERDICT Highly recommended for audio fiction collections, especially those where historical romances are well received. ["[A] heart-melting story that will tug at your emotions and beautifully launches Balogh's new series. Gwendoline has appeared in a number of Balogh's earlier novels, and fans will be thrilled that she finally has her own story," read the review of the Delacorte hc, LJ 4/15/12.-Ed.]-Nicole Williams, Englewood P.L., NJ (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.