{"product_id":"9780698144309","title":"A Lady Undone: A Mad Passions Novella (A Penguin Special from Signet Eclipse)","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this all-new novella from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eLady in Red\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Lady\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a story of fatal plots, seductive spies, and irresistible passions…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuchess 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…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a preview of \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Affair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Mad Passions Novels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As much romance, adventure, passion, torment and triumph as any one love story could deliver.”—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Grace Burrowes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Claremont… will no doubt garner new readers seeking emotional intensity and angst not often found in romance. Think the Brontës, du Maurier and Holt.” —\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Top Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2011 Golden Heart winner\u003cb\u003e Máire Claremont \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the Mad Passions novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Lady\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLady in Red\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Affair\u003c\/i\u003e. She first fell in love with Mr. Rochester, not Mr. Darcy. Drawn to his dark snark, she longed to find a tortured hero of her own…until she realized the ramifications of Mr. Rochester locking his first wife up in his attic. Discovering the errors of her ways, Máire now looks for a real-life Darcy and creates deliciously dark heroes on the page. Oh, and she wants everyone to know her name is pronounced Moira. Her parents just had to give her an Irish Gaelic name.","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184504127728,"sku":"9780698144309","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698144309_p0.jpg?v=1763619506","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698144309","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}