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April 2005
THE EARL WAS KNOWN AS A BEAST Camille Montgomery is aware of the wicked man's reputation. But as an expert in antiquities, she also knows his family's Egyptian artifacts are the finest in England. The problem is, her wayward stepfather knows this, too—and he's determined to steal them. So when he's caught in the act of robbing the so-called Beast of Carlyle, Camille must swallow her fear and boldly confront the man whose mask is said to hide a face to behold. The Earl of Carlyle has lived in the shadows ever since the suspicious death of his parents. But he's never stopped trying to unravel the mystery behind what he suspects to have been their murder. And now that the lovely Camille has stumbled into his life, he has the perfect pawn for his deadly game of vengeance and deceit. But in laying his ruthless trap, will he risk losing his own heart? “A deft mix of history, romance and suspense…” Drake “manipulates readers masterfully with exciting plot developments and heady love scenes.” “Camille!” She knew the voice all too well. She froe where she stood, breath caught in her throat, along with her heart. And she stared at the face of the man— the face beneath the mask. For long moments it was as if time—the forest, the wind itself—became still. Which, then, was the mask? The bizarre leather, which was crafted in the form of a beast? Or this, the face of humanity, with its ruggedly hewn, arresting features, so classic in form they might have belonged to a distant god. ”Camille, please, for the love of God. Come with me. Come with me now.” Even as he spoke, she heard footsteps coming from behind her. She spun quickly, staring as the other man burst through trees and brush.
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