The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla
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The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla by Lauren Willig
In the latest Pink Carnation novel from New York Timesbestselling author Lauren Willig, rumors spreading among the ton turn deadly as a young couple unites to solve a mystery . . .In October of 1806, the Little Season is in full swing, and Sally Fitzhugh has had enough of the endless parties and balls. With a rampant vampire craze sparked by the novel The Convent of Orsino, it seems no one can speak of anything else. But when Sally hears a rumor that the reclusive Duke of Belliston is an actual vampire, she cannot resist the challenge of proving such nonsense false. At a ball in Belliston Square, she ventures across the gardens and encounters the mysterious Duke.
Lucien, Duke of Belliston, is well versed in the trouble gossip can bring. He's returned home to dispel the rumors of scandal surrounding his parents' deaths, which hint at everything from treason to dark sorcery. While he searches for the truth, he welcomes his fearsome reputation-until a woman is found dead in Richmond. Her blood drained from her throat.
Lucien and Sally join forces to stop the so-called vampire from killing again.Someone managed to get away with killing the last Duke of Belliston. But they won't kill this duke-not if Sally has anything to say about it.
Praise for the Novels of Lauren Willig
' This sparkling series continues to elevate the Regency romance genre.' Kirkus Reviews
'Full of history...plenty of romance.' New York Daily News
'Jane Austen for the modern girl.' New York Times Bestselling Author Christina Dodd
Readers guide included
Lauren Willig earned her JD magna cum laude from Harvard Law School while penning a series of blockbuster historical fiction novels. She worked as a lawyer for a short time before determining that book deadlines and document review aren't compatible. She is currently a full-time writer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780451414731 |
| ISBN 10 | 045141473X |
| Title | The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla |
| Author | Lauren Willig |
| Series | Pink Carnation |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2014-08-05 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |