A simple trip to Brighton turns into a summer of adventure for Cassandra Paxton when she encounters the enigmatic Justin, Lord Deverill.

Lord Deverill is hiding a secret, and, when Cassandra discovers its significance, the accidents that have befallen her appear in a new and deadly light. With danger looming on every side Cassandra reluctantly realises she must join forces with Lord Deverill if she is to survive.

After searching her heart, can she admit that she loves him? And can Lord Deverill save her life?

About the writing of Lord Deverill's Secret

I had great fun writing Lord Deverill's Secret. I have always been interested in Regency Brighton, with its many pastimes including sea bathing and attending the races, and when I read a startling account of some of the things that went on at the Prince of Wales's dinner parties at the Pavilion, I knew I had to write a book set in this glamorous resort.

Like the resort itself, the book is glamorous on the surface but it has darker undercurrents. Who is trying to kill Cassandra? And why?

For those people interested in history, the event that takes place in Chapter 12 of Lord Deverill's Secret really happened. I won't say more for fear of spoiling the book, but you'll know what I mean as soon as you read it. The incident was recorded by Lady Creevey in The Creevey Papers. I actually toned it down for the book. In real life, the incident was even more dramatic.

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