Miss Penelope Blayne, a highly competent, well-traveled young woman of twenty-six, is furious when her aunt appoints a male guardian for herself and her inheritance. Most particularly, because the guardian, Jason Lisbourne, Earl of Rocksley, is the husband she has not seen in the decade since the extraordinary circumstances surrounding their wedding in a land far away. Alas, between rumors of Penny's time in a harem and the machinations of Jason's mistress, matters do not go well. Penny finally cuts the Gordian knot, leaving Jason to decide if his youthful excess of heroism was worth it, or is it time to forget their marriage ever happened?Reviews:". . . The book also has an ambiance that is simply of a different flavor than that of a typical Regency. If you like daring and originality in your Regency authors, I suggest that you pick up all the Blair Bancroft titles you can get your hands on. Barbara Hume, Rakehell"Blair Bancroft does it again! . . . once again, she has offered us a tale rich with Regency settings, but unique in characters and plot. . . . Bravo, Ms. Bancroft, for not being afraid to shake the genre up a bit - I think the Prince Regent himself would have applauded your daring. Celia Merenyi, A Romance Review