About the book: 2008 / How did an innocent young maiden of noble birth end up on a London street at night, and even in a negligee? The hero of the Napoleonic wars, Darius Debnam, as a true gentleman, does not intend asking the rescued Lady Mara St. Bride indiscreet questions. Imagine his amazement when Mara firmly stated that she intended to pay for the services with her own body! Accept a scandalous offer? Never! Darius flatly refuses - but the first, burning, spark of temptation has already flared up in his heart…