Summer Masquerade — Blanche Chenier

For some time now, lovely, innocent Isabella Makepeace has fancied herself in love with Lord Orgrave. She is distressed when she discovers the object of her affections has allowed his attentions to wander elsewhere. Which is probably why the dark and elegant masked stranger at the ball becomes such a fascinating diversion.

It is only after several chance meetings with the stranger that Isabella realizes that even though she does not know who he is, she cannot forget him. He has quite stirred her senses.

She wished she had the courage to ask his name. Who is he? She does not know she will find out all too soon -- and that it will change her whole life...