As the wife of an elderly lord, Lady Julia Barrowby
secretly studies with him as he divulges his role in the
Royal Four, a group of handpicked men who counsel the king.
He mentors Julia and prepares her to take over his role as
the Fox. At his death, Julia submits her claim to the
astonishment of the other three. Julia must prove her
mettle for they'll never consider permitting a woman to
enter their midst. Knowing that they'll sabotage her to
find her weaknesses, Julia surrounds herself with faithful
servants who have secrets of their own.
Fury engulfs Marcus Ramsay, Lord Dryden, as the young widow
tries to steal his place on the Royal Four. Marcus'
ambition is to hold a place among these honored men, who
commit their lives to the king and would sacrifice love and
honor for their country. No woman will destroy his dream.
Always second-best due to his circumstances of birth (a
bastard in wedlock), Marcus was never able to gain his
father's love, only his hatred. This appointment will give
his life meaning and the power and ability to change the
world.
Ordered to investigate Lady Julia and determined to destroy
her, Marcus poses as a fortune hunter. Stumbling upon her
diaries, which contain her fantasy, gives him the edge he
needs and he finds her weakness. However, Julia weaves her
magic upon him, making his duty to England heartrending,
for Marcus will never commit treason.
Like earlier books in the series, ONE NIGHT WITH A SPY
continues with the compelling characters and the chilling
villain, Chimera. Ms. Bradley successfully adds to this
tale a combination of suspense with a charged sensuality
that sets the pages afire.
For years, Lady Julia Barrowby has acted the part of an
old man’s ornamental bride, never revealing that she has
secretly helped the ailing Lord Barrowby in his work with
the Royal Four. Now that her husband has died, Julia
believes his place in the Four is hers by right. But
convincing the remaining members will not be easy,
especially with Marcus Ramsay, Lord Dryden, distracting
her at every turn. Somehow, the mysterious Marcus seems to
see into her very soul, effortlessly satisfying all her
secret, forbidden longings…
Marcus stood next in line to be chosen for the Four, and
he is not willing to be displaced by a woman, no matter
how intriguing or beautiful she may be. Under orders to
investigate Julia, Marcus discovers her diary, overflowing
with years of loneliness and yearning. Fulfilling Julia’s
fantasies is the perfect way to get closer to her, but
seducing this fascinating creature is fast becoming more
than a means to an end—it is his soul’s deepest desire…
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