Painted Lady — Delia Ellis

IT ALL BEGAN WITH A GOOD TURN FOR A LOVELY STRANGER.

Miss Eleanor Needwood was about to married to a most unsuitable suitor when Philip Markham came to her rescue. He arranged for Eleanor to be in London for the Season, a guest of Markham's sister, who decided that everyone, including herself; would benefit if Markham married Eleanor.

And thus the rumor started.

The surprised couple decided to play along with the mistaken impression until a scandal-free way to end the betrothal could be found But when Eleanor agreed to pose for one of the ton's most daring artists, the result was far more scandalous than any broken engagement. Markham, a dedicated bachelor, found himself not only competing with an army of suitors to save Eleanor's reputation -- but determined to win her heart as well....