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. For more information visit www.marybalogh.com

Reviews

'A powerful love story with the special touch only Mary Balogh can bring.' Jo Beverly 'A grand mistress of the genre.' ROMANTIC TIMES 'With this series, Balogh has created a wonderfully romantic world fo Regency culture and society. Highly recommended.' LIBRARY JOURNAL 'Like all other feel-good romances, this one is so captivating one is loath to reach the last page.' BOOKLIST 'Balogh's protagonists are complex and charismatic- the kind of people you hope to be sitting next to at a party. With its impeccable plotting and memorable characters, Balogh's book raises the bar for Regency romances.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Stranded in a remote country inn by a blinding snowstorm, music teacher Frances Allard and Lucius Marshall, Viscount Sinclair, give in to one night of unforgettable passion that blossoms into something unexpected-and that Frances knows can never be. A persistent hero who refuses to settle for less than love, a conflicted heroine running from a scandalous past, and a memorable cast of well-defined secondary characters refresh a classic Regency plot with humor, wit, and the sizzling romantic chemistry that one expects from Balogh. Well-written and emotionally complex, this is the first in a projected quartet of novels about four female teachers at a girls' school in Bath. Balogh (Slightly Dangerous), a veteran writer, currently of Regency-set historicals, lives in Canada. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.