These Old Shades
Author: Georgette Heyer
Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Lord Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon, known for his coldness of manner, his remarkable omniscience, and his debauched lifestyle. Society believes the worst of Justin, who is clearly proud of his sobriquet, ‘Satanas’. In a dark Parisian back alley, he is accosted by….Read More
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