The Intrigue (Daughters of Mannerling, Book 2)

Ivy Books, 1996 Regency romance paperback book. Condition is fine, has light edge wear, no reading creases, no writing but has book store stamp inside front cover, upper spine corner of front cover bumped, cover bright and glossy, a beautiful looking book........WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAG TO PROTECT CONDITION OF BOOK.......CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS MUST INCLUDE SALES TAX.........We have other titles in this genre in stock and give discounts in shipping on additional books, please contact us for more iinformation**...... SUMMARY - NOTHING COULD STOP HER QUEST --- EXCEPT, PERHAPS, LOVE. . ...Mannerling, the splendid family estate gambled away by Sir Beverly, remained the passionate desire of his daughters. Beverly himself had died; the eldest daughter, Isabella --- having failed in her bid to reclaim their home --- was blissfully wed. The mantle of savior then fell to the next eldest daughter, Jessica........How fortunate that the new owner of Mannerling had a marriageable son. In truth, Harry Devers was a brutal lecher, a drunkard, and a wastrel, but Jessica, blinded by determination, vowed to secure a betrothal. She was barely aware of the attentions of handsome, charming Professor Robert Sommerville, whose affection for Jessica was equaled only by his fear that her obsession to secure Mannerling would lead to disaster for all concerned.........As scandal and intrigue swirled around her, Jessica would discover where the heart finds true happiness.