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Lady Katharine is trapped between two impossible choices. Either she will marry the cousin she despises, or marry Philip, to whom she was pledged in childhood. The prospect of staying at her family estate with her uncle and cousin is so unfavorable that she chooses Philip to avoid an immediate attachment to her cousin. Suddenly, the accidental deaths of her traveling companions offer her the chance she has awaited. With no one left alive to vouch for her identity, she hatches a brilliant plan to exchange identities with her lady's maid, who was killed in the accident. But when the impersonation fools Philip, formerly her betrothed, she learns that it might have been a terrible mistake. Lady Katherine soon finds herself like a spider caught in her own web. When she is discovered in her lie, she must confess all, with disastrous results that leave her to wonder if she'll ever regain Philip's trust. ** ### From the Author This book was a delight to research and write. I have not had the pleasure of visiting England. Yet I am entranced by the Regency time period and the customs in place at that time. Since I enjoy putting a bit of intrigue in my romances, I found this novel stimulating to write. My characters had to behave within the mores of the day and the expectations of the young lady in my story was far below the position she found herself impersonating. I thoroughly enjoyed my virtual exploration of England in this period of history. ### About the Author Karen Cogan draws upon her background as a kindergarten teacher and author to write novels, short stories and children's books. She is the author of over three hundred articles and short stories, most of which are for children. She has taught workshops for children and participated in book signings for her books. When she is not writing, she enjoys reading, gardening and caring for her pets. Karen and her artist husband make their home in the Southwest. They enjoy the beauty of nature and the opportunity to explore its wonders in the varied scenery close to home.