Polibek v měsíčním svitu – Maxwell Cathy (2024)

An appealing romantic story of three sisters bringing sensual excitement to the English marriage market during the Regency period was written by an experienced author with an admirable knowledge of the era, human psychology, and human destinies. When a former Irish sea captain, who became an incorrigible gambler, disappeared and was presumed dead, he left three impoverished daughters without means with their aunt and a ruthless cousin. Dara, the middle sister, devises a bold plan: in a gambling den, she bets what little they own to pay for their journey to London and participate in the social season there. Dara is determined to use their charming looks and wit to find a husband for each sister – a duke! It seems that at first, her crazy scheme takes off, even being declared that they have 'no competition' in the season, and suitors among the dukes and lords they need financially are lining up at their door. However, bold women always come hand in hand with scandals. Dara's plans are challenged by Michael Brogan, who provokes her while also igniting temptation within her. Handsome, intelligent, and a prosperous politician, and moreover Irish, he is certainly not what Dara is looking for herself and her sisters. Yet, she cannot resist his allure, even though at first...