Determined to succeed, Catherine bravely starts a Dame School. Although disappointments and disasters repeatedly test her strength and courage, a burning desire to uncover the truth drives her to unravel a confusing web of lies and deceit. With her own life in jeopardy, Catherine is drawn to the one man who can save her. But, can she trust him, or will she be swept into an unknown and terrifying wilderness, once again loving the wrong man and paying dearly for it?
Vivid historical details bring the Jamestown settlement and Indian villages to life. Marilyn Clay’s suspenseful and compelling tale of one courageous woman determined to forge a new life for herself in a frightening and dangerous New World is an irresistible combination of suspense and romance. Well-researched, fast-paced and brimming with unexpected twists and turns, DECEPTIONS will keep readers guessing until the final page.
A PETTICOAT AND LAMBSKIN GLOVES: A Jamestown Novel
Author Marilyn Clay delivers another intricately woven tale of life and survival in the New World colony of Jamestown Virginia in1620. A PETTICOAT AND LAMBSKIN GLOVES chronicles the lives of four young ladies, each hiding secrets, who make the treacherous voyage to Jamestown from England aboard a Bride Ship, carrying girls chosen especially to become wives to the New World settlers. Diana has enjoyed a privileged, upper-class life but a sudden tragedy forces her to leave it all behind; sisters Faith and Prudence both long for adventure and eagerly look forward to finding husbands. Sallie Mae carries a shocking secret too horrendous to reveal. Despite their differing backgrounds, on board ship the young ladies forge lasting friendships. Seeking love, husbands and the adventure of a lifetime in Jamestown, instead the girls are swept into a maelstrom of lies, treachery, and deceit. Someone in Jamestown wants one, or all, of them dead. Still reeling from the tragedy that left her an orphan, Diana bravely sets aside her grief to unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again.
When all clues point to the most likeable and highly-respected Jamestown colonist, Diana knows that here in the New World, where women must remain silent and submissive, no one will believe her. Yet as she meticulously uncovers long-hidden secrets, she knows that saying nothing makes her part of the lie. When charges of witchcraft are leveled against one of the girls, Diana boldly speaks out in her defense.
Despite the turmoil in their lives, each girl still longs for what every girl on the Bride Ship sought: love, husbands and marriage and the chance for a new life. With the lies and treachery spinning out of control, the final shocking event stuns the entire colony. Will every secret now come to light? Or are the most horrific best left buried?
Author Marilyn Clay draws readers into early American colony life, allowing them to experience all the struggles, hardships and joys that one might expect to find in the New World colony of Jamestown, Virginia. Major characters from Marilyn Clay’s DECEPTIONS. . . Catherine, Phyrahawque, Noah, and Adam . . . contribute to this suspenseful tale of intrigue, romance, and adventure in the New World. Rich with historical detail, fast-paced and brimming with unexpected twists and turns, A PETTICOAT AND LAMBSKIN GLOVES will keep readers wondering until the final stunning event reveals who the dastardly villain really is. Originally released in hardcover as Secrets And Lies, A Petticoat And Lambskin Gloves is now available online in both print and e-book formats.
BETSY ROSS: ACCIDENTAL SPY
Betsy Ross: Accidental Spy, recently published by Mayfair Mysteries and released simultaneously in print and as an e-book, is now available from major online retailers. In Philadelphia 1776, Betsy Ross wonders what really happened the night of the munitions warehouse explosion that killed her beloved husband John Ross. Was it an accident or was the warehouse fire intentionally set? Was someone attempting to steal the Patriot weapons and gunpowder stored there? When the authorities refuse to investigate the crime, Betsy determines to uncover the truth, and soon finds herself drawn into Philadelphia's confusing underworld of spies and double agents working for both the British and the Patriots. Ultimately she has no choice but to trust the wrong man, but will she lose her life, or the lives of those she holds dear, in the process?
BETSY ROSS: ACCIDENTAL SPY is a gripping, emotional tale of one woman’s courage during the pivotal year of 1776 in the Revolutionary War, by all accounts a dangerous but poignant time in the history of our nation.
STALKING A KILLER
. . . is the title of my newest novel, a contemporary murder mystery released by Mayfair Mysteries in both print and e-book formats. Stalking A Killer is set on a fictional lake outside Dallas, Texas. Amanda Mason aspires to become a private investigator but is stunned when her first case is to uncover who killed the man her own father has been locked up for killing! A gorgeous blond boat mechanic offers to help solve the crime, but can Amanda trust him or should he be the first name on her suspect list?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marilyn Clay is the award-winning author of over twenty books, including twelve novels, two children’s books and nine non-fiction titles. Kensington Books published all of Marilyn’s Regency romance novels in the mid-to-late nineties. All have since been translated to foreign languages and are still available around the world. New, print copies are available directly from the author at marilynclay at yahoo dot com. In addition, Marilyn Clay founded, and for sixteen years, published The Regency Plume, an international newsletter focused on the English Regency period in English history. A former University Editor with The University of Texas at Dallas, and a professional commercial artist for many years, she also designed the Romance Writers of America’s RITA award statuette and was presented the first RITA award statuette ever given at the RWA conference in San Francisco the year the RITA was unveiled. You are invited to visit The Regency Plume website where all back issues of The Regency Plume are still available for purchase as are period maps and other research material on the Regency period. Visit The Regency Plume website: The Regency Plume Newsletter
Thank you for purchasing this e-book. I hope you enjoyed my story and will want to read all of my Regency Romance novels. - Marilyn Clay
Brighton Beauty Copyright 1996 by Marilyn Jean Clay
This novel is also available in digital format as A Pretty Puzzle
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