Kissing Cousins — Anna James

HENRIETTA.

She is a high-spirited beauty who has been pursuing her cousin Roddy since they were children. Now they are grown, and though not a word of love has been uttered, Henrietta is certain that she can make Roddy ask for her hand. But it has been Henrietta's lot in life to conceal the passionate nature that sleeps in her young breast. And so she says nothing of her feelings.

Then, on a trip to Egypt with her formidable Mania ( which just happens to be where Roddy has gone), Henrietta finds herself in the midst of a daring intrigue involving the Prince of Wales and a handsome Arab chieftain, Hassan, who takes a dangerous fancy to Henrietta.

But Henrietta is not about to become the latest member of Hassan's harem. Not on her life... .