<p>The London rookeries are slums, rife with criminals, and shunned by the upper crust.<br />
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But someone there intends to murder one of England&#39;s greatest leaders, and Marcus Kane, Lord Chadwick, will follow every clue, even into the bowels of London&#39;s underground. But he can&#39;t find his way alone.<br />
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A partner is required.<br />
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Fantine (Fanny) Delarive is perfect. She knows the slums better any, has survived its labyrinth alone for years, and knows every criminal lurking in every dark corner.<br />
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Then, the investigation detours the pair into the bright ballrooms of the ton.<br />
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And Fantine fits in here, too.<br />
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Which changes everything.<br />
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Lord Chadwick knows a woman of Fantine&#39;s ilk is entirely unsuitable for him. But she&#39;s infinitely more exciting than any well-born lady he&#39;s ever met.<br />
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Now much more than an acquaintance with the independent, self-reliant Fantine is required... and it must end with nothing less than marriage.<br />
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AWARDS:<br />
Romantic Times Hero&#39;s Kiss Award for a Great Hero<br />
2002 Madcap Finalist for romantic comedy<br />
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REVIEWS:<br />
'A fast-paced historical complete with side-splitting humor. No wonder the Madcap award for romantic comedy put [Jade Lee] right alongside Teresa Medeiros and Betina Krahn!' ~Romantic Times<br />
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'A winner!' ~Harriet Klausner, Amazon.com #1 reviewer<br />
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REGENCY RAGS TO RICHES, in series order<br />
No Place for a Lady<br />
Devil&#39;s Bargain<br />
Almost an Angel<br />
The Dragon Earl</p>