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* '''Author''': [[Diane Gaston]] | * '''Author''': [[Diane Gaston]] | ||
* '''Publisher''': [[Harlequin]] | * '''Publisher''': [[Harlequin]] | ||
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* '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373293771/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 ''The Mysterious Miss M''] | * '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373293771/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 ''The Mysterious Miss M''] | ||
| + | == Book Description == | ||
Madeleine, the Miss M of the title, has been reduced to working as a prostitute. Each night, patrons of the gaming hell run by her evil patron vie for the honor of seducing her. Hidden behind a mask, she manages to keep her soul separate from what's happening to her body until she's won by Devlin Steele, a soldier. Devlin returns to Continent and war; three years later, he returns to find Madeleine. This time, he saves her from her tortured life -- only to discover that she comes with more baggage (including a child and servant) and scars than he expected. | Madeleine, the Miss M of the title, has been reduced to working as a prostitute. Each night, patrons of the gaming hell run by her evil patron vie for the honor of seducing her. Hidden behind a mask, she manages to keep her soul separate from what's happening to her body until she's won by Devlin Steele, a soldier. Devlin returns to Continent and war; three years later, he returns to find Madeleine. This time, he saves her from her tortured life -- only to discover that she comes with more baggage (including a child and servant) and scars than he expected. | ||
Gaston's story features unusual circumstances, including a heroine who is responsible for her own downfall. While the villains are a bit stock, the author's risk-taking elevates the story. | Gaston's story features unusual circumstances, including a heroine who is responsible for her own downfall. While the villains are a bit stock, the author's risk-taking elevates the story. | ||
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| + | == Awards == | ||
| + | * [[2005 National Readers' Choice Award Winners|2005 National Readers' Choice Award Winner]] - Regency | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 18 September 2008
- Author: Diane Gaston
- Publisher: Harlequin
- Year: 2005
- Setting: Regency England
- Amazon Listing - The Mysterious Miss M
Book Description
Madeleine, the Miss M of the title, has been reduced to working as a prostitute. Each night, patrons of the gaming hell run by her evil patron vie for the honor of seducing her. Hidden behind a mask, she manages to keep her soul separate from what's happening to her body until she's won by Devlin Steele, a soldier. Devlin returns to Continent and war; three years later, he returns to find Madeleine. This time, he saves her from her tortured life -- only to discover that she comes with more baggage (including a child and servant) and scars than he expected.
Gaston's story features unusual circumstances, including a heroine who is responsible for her own downfall. While the villains are a bit stock, the author's risk-taking elevates the story.
