Prelude to Enchantment — Anne Mather

Sancha was thrilled with her assignment--to interview the famous author, the Conte Cesare Alberto Venturo di Malatesta.

Entering his palazzo was like stepping back into the Renaissance, its poverty-stricken appearance at odds with his success. The Conte himself--a modern, powerful figure--was dynamite, as Sancha soon realized. And she seemed to have the same effect on him.

But the truth was Cesare was hard up; he did need to marry money. With the glamorous, fabulously rich Janine Rumien in the picture how could Sancha hope to compete?

Hero: Conte Cesare Alberto Venturo di Malatesta
Heroine: Sancha Forrest