A Lady Undone: A Mad Passions Novella (A Penguin Special from Signet Eclipse)

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In
this all-new novella from the award-winning author of Lady in Red and The Dark
Lady, comes a story of fatal plots, seductive spies, and irresistible
passions…

Duchess Clare Ederly is lucky to be alive.
Having outlived her violent, abusive husband, she decides to put her
significant inheritance to good use helping other battered women by opening a
refuge for those seeking to escape. But not everyone is pleased with her work.
Someone wants to see her sanctuary torn down—at any cost. Her only hope of
protecting her home and tenants is a former spy, whose skill at tracking deadly
men is matched only by his dangerous charm…

The Earl of Wyndham has done his part for Queen
and country; he has had his fill of plotting and politics and simply wants to
retire to the pleasant life of his club. But Duchess Clare’s razor-sharp wit
and fierce determination awaken new purpose and admiration in him. To protect
her, he will once again delve into the treacherous world of espionage. To win
her love, he will do almost anything…