Lady Nicole Bragg Shelton was an unconventional young lady. Seven years ago, she left London in disgrace and has been at her family's country estate since then. When Hadrian Braxton-Lowell, Duke of Clayborough purchases the neighboring estate, Nicole is invited to a masque in his honor. Hadrian is shocked by Nicole's daring conduct and costume at the masque. He finds he admires her fiery spirit and is determined to have her.
I first read this when it was published in 1992 and I know I re-read it numerous times. Now, when I read it, I find it exhausting. There is so many ups and dramatic, plunging lows in this book. As an adult, I find Nichole's character bratty and not at all appealing. Hadrian is just an ass. I felt so bad for his mother Isobel. One thing that irritated me was Nicole being called Lady Shelton. That is her MOTHER. Nicole would be referred to as Lady Nicole.
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