Her friend had persuaded her to purchase more feminine trappings than she could ever want or need. Men weren’t the only ones susceptible to Jane’s charm. Peeling off her black gloves, she shoved them into the beaded bag Jane had insisted she buy. She’d made the right decision in coming here alone. Men seemed to fall all over themselves when it came to helping her friend.
Perhaps she should have brought Jane with her. She was far better at debating Egyptology issues than she was at charming men into doing what she wanted. As he disappeared from view, Alex heaved a sigh of frustration. The short, apple-shaped man scurried away to an office door down one of the British Museum’s austere hallways.
I’ve no doubt it is, but I’d be grateful if you would inform Lord Merrick that I’m here. The clerk rose from his wooden chair, wearing an affronted look. Stevens, his Lordship agreed to see me, and unless English manners have gone the way of so many other ancient civilizations, I’m certain he’ll honor our appointment. I’m sorry, Mr.- What did you say your name was? Lord Merrick is definitely not expecting a female." She tightened her jaw before she forced a smile to her lips.Ĭould you please tell Lord Merrick I’m here? He’s expecting me. He’d realized right away she was a woman. The man might resemble a toad, but at least he wasn’t blind. Chapter OneĪlexandra Talbot bit back the tart reply threatening to spring from her mouth. Thanks and love to you both.Īnd for Aunt Min she believed it would happen from the first word she read. If two guys who know nothing about romance books believed in me, then how could I help but believe in myself. Their simple observations about my writing inspired me to push on. Manufactured in the United States of Americaĭiscover more historical romance from Entangled…įor Steve and Doug, two wonderful brothers-in-law, who unknowingly inspired me to pick up the pen again. Visit our website at Select Historical is an imprint of Entangled Publishing, LLC.Ĭover art from iStock, Shutterstock, and Period Image Designs For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.Ĭopyright © 2007 by Monica Burns. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.