Rosabella Traherne is wealthy, thanks to her Nabob uncle. In Harrogate she is pursued because of her money, so decides to visit Bath incognito. There she might find a man who loves her for herself. Her cousin Jane, Lady Hodder, is persuaded to accompany her and lend her countenance. Lord Dorney is wary of heiresses, since his brother was ruined by marriage to one. The despair of matchmaking mamas, he is attracted to Bella's spirited defence of hapless girls, children and dogs. Bath breathlessly awaits developments, until Lord Dorney discovers Bella's deception and leaves for London. In future, Bella will concentrate on her scheme to house orphan children in small homes. Then her enemies take a hand with fateful consequences.
- ISBN10 0709084226
- ISBN13 9780709084228
- Publish Date 28 September 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 8 June 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
- Imprint Robert Hale Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English