A Double Deception - by Joan Wolf (Paperback)

About the Book

A deadly secret. A widow's dangerous marriage. A husband's dark past.

In the glittering world of Regency England, Laura Dalwood finds herself entangled in a marriage of convenience to the enigmatic Mark Cheney, Earl of Dartmouth. As she takes on the role of mother to his young son, mysterious accidents begin to plague her, casting shadows over their newfound happiness. With whispers of Mark's involvement in his first wife's death echoing through society, Laura must decide whether to trust her heart or heed the warnings that surround her.

Can Laura uncover the truth behind the attempts on her life before it's too late? As she falls deeper in love with Mark, she must confront the possibility that her husband harbors deadly secrets. With each near-fatal incident, the stakes rise higher, forcing Laura to question everything she believes about the man she married and the world she thought she knew.

Book Synopsis

A widow's marriage of convenience in Regency England turns into a deadly dance of secrets, trust and redemption when her husband's past refuses to stay buried.

A deadly secret. A widow's dangerous marriage. A husband's dark past.

In the glittering world of Regency England, Laura Dalwood finds herself entangled in a marriage of convenience to the enigmatic Mark Cheney, Earl of Dartmouth. As she takes on the role of mother to his young son, mysterious accidents begin to plague her, casting shadows over their newfound happiness. With whispers of Mark's involvement in his first wife's death echoing through society, Laura must decide whether to trust her heart or heed the warnings that surround her.

Can Laura uncover the truth behind the attempts on her life before it's too late? As she falls deeper in love with Mark, she must confront the possibility that her husband harbors deadly secrets. With each near-fatal incident, the stakes rise higher, forcing Laura to question everything she believes about the man she married and the world she thought she knew.

About the Author

Joan Wolf is a USA TODAY bestselling American author, renowned for her acclaimed Regency romances that have earned her national recognition as a master of the genre. Her numerous historical and contemporary romances, some of which have been selected by the Literary Guild, have received high praise from both reviewers and fellow authors.

Born in 1951, Joan grew up in the Bronx, New York. A former English teacher, she holds a Bachelor's degree from Mercy College and a Master's in English and Comparative Literature from Hunter College. An avid rider and horse owner, Joan resides in Connecticut with her husband, Joe, and their two grown children, Jay and Pam.