When fog leaves the Duke of Marazion stranded at a bleak inn, hesoothes his restless soul with a brandy, a book and a roaring fire. Aglittering figure amongst London Society, the rich and handsome Dukehas everything he could ever want ? apart from true love. As he sits,determined to continue his journey as soon as possible, he cannotforesee the consequences of answering a late night knock at his door.
Astonished to find a young woman alone and in distress, henaturally takes on the role of her rescuer. Calming her frightenedtears, he discovers that lovely runaway, Ilitta, is not only atalented artist but also a perceptive girl whose judgment he canimmediately trust.
Offering his protection and an introduction into the coveted London art world in exchange for her instinctive response to his new business partners, they set off together. As refreshing as a spring morning in comparison to the worldly-wise beauties heusually spends time with, the Duke is amused and then enchanted by his unlikely new friend.
Determined to discover the secrets behindIlitta?s decision to run away, the Duke hopes that soon she willaccept his sensible advice and return home.
But just as the Dukediscovers his true feelings, the seductive charm of a temptingComtesse forces him to make a decision that will change his lifeforever.
When fog leaves the Duke of Marazion stranded at a bleak inn, hesoothes his restless soul with a brandy, a book and a roaring fire. Aglittering figure amongst London Society, the rich and handsome Dukehas everything he could ever want ? apart from true love. As he sits,determined to continue his journey as soon as possible, he cannotforesee the consequences of answering a late night knock at his door.
Astonished to find a young woman alone and in distress, henaturally takes on the role of her rescuer. Calming her frightenedtears, he discovers that lovely runaway, Ilitta, is not only atalented artist but also a perceptive girl whose judgment he canimmediately trust.
Offering his protection and an introduction into the coveted London art world in exchange for her instinctive response to his new business partners, they set off together. As refreshing as a spring morning in comparison to the worldly-wise beauties heusually spends time with, the Duke is amused and then enchanted by his unlikely new friend.
Determined to discover the secrets behindIlitta?s decision to run away, the Duke hopes that soon she willaccept his sensible advice and return home.
But just as the Dukediscovers his true feelings, the seductive charm of a temptingComtesse forces him to make a decision that will change his lifeforever.
