Turkish Delight

WANTED: ONE HUSBAND -- INDOLENT, AMIABLE, AND RICH -- TO WED A WOMAN WITH A PAST.

Perhaps, Louisa Darwen reflected, an ad in the Gazette would find her a suitable husband. She had no wish to charm the ton -- and, after her "scandalous" upbringing in a Turkish harem, what gentleman of Quality would want her? Especially while she shared a come-out with her angelic cousin, Celia?

Darwens, Louisa was informed, always marry their cousins. So when dear cousin Gussie offered his hand, Louisa could hardly object -- despite her most profound attraction for handsome, high-handed Gervase Darwen.

But Louisa would soon learn that a London season holds many intrigues...not the least of which was love.