An Adverse Alliance — Lucia Curzon

No one could be happier than Anthea Heberdeen when the dashing Titus, Earl of Vane, claimed her for his bride. But her dreams were shattered when heartache kept her husband from her side.

Abandoned, Anthea seeks refuge in the theater. Here, she becomes famous as the ravishing actress, Thea Playfaire -- and all too soon, infamous, as the companion of Clive, Marquis of Fearing. Imagine her shock when Titus returns to claim his wedded wife!