Dilys Xavier
ASIN: B00UTT6KLU
Publisher: Lume Books
Pages: 326
After the death of her uncle, Sir Hugh, Catherine Lowestoffe is due to inherit her family home, Langley Hall, upon her thirtieth birthday which is just weeks away.But a series of unfortunate events put her claim in jeopardy, not least the interest of Richard Carlisle.On a whim, Richard follows a funeral procession to Langley Hall. On recognising his likeness in a portrait of Sir Hugh and after a cold reception from the intriguing Catherine, he begins to investigate his own family history.Discovering that he is Sir Hugh’s grandson, and therefore possessing a stronger link to the estate than Catherine, Richard starts putting together his own claim for Langley Hall.In a desperate attempt to stop him, Catherine brings in the help of her close friend, the beautiful Cecile. The plan goes awry when Cecile and Richard fall in love, or rather – lust, and in a race against time Richard submits ...