Forbidden Magic
In Regency London, a young woman and her family are about to be thrown out of their home on Christmas Eve by their cruel landlord. In desperation, she wishes upon an ancient family heirloom--a risque pagan statue with magical powers--to save her family. But she never expects932779 her savior to...
show more
In Regency London, a young woman and her family are about to be thrown out of their home on Christmas Eve by their cruel landlord. In desperation, she wishes upon an ancient family heirloom--a risque pagan statue with magical powers--to save her family. But she never expects932779 her savior to be a wealthy earl with a marriage proposal! As she accepts the good fortune granted to her, the magic of the statue exacts a high price in return. Does she have the strength to overcome those who plot to separate her from her newfound love?.
show less
Format: mass market paperback
ISBN:
9780451408020 (0451408020)
ASIN: B002BXG8KU
Publish date: November 1st 1998
Publisher: Topaz
Pages no: 345
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Magic,
Paranormal,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Paranormal Romance,
Historical Romance,
Regency,
Holiday,
Christmas,
Historical
Did not finish. The premise was very interesting - a marriage of convenience where the bride and groom had literally not set eyes on each other before the wedding. The heroine's constant state of nervousness about something she felt she had to hide at all costs from the hero (who was delightful) was...
This is a marriage of convenience Regency historical that includes an element of the paranormal/magic. Sax, the Earl of Saxonhurst, is an earl - a very eccentric earl who has a unique personality. Somehow, he collects unwanteds (e.g., giving lawbreakers and handicapped servants positions in his hous...