title: Stanforth Secrets: A Regency Romantic Intrigue
author:  Jo Beverley 
description: Chloe, one of the widowed ladies of Stanforth, awaits with relief the arrival of the new lord, Justin Delamere. She is eager to escape the isolated manor for London: Strange things have been happening around the manor for the past year, including a peculiar interest by many people in apples. Apples? However, Chloe doesn't anticipate falling in love with the new Lord Stanforth. Justin himself desperately wants Chloe to stay, but is wary of her possible involvement in the strange occurrences, which he has been asked by the government to secretly investigate. A typical romance in the Regency style, with a puzzling mystery and some light comedy added, this is an entertaining novel. Recommended for libraries that collect this genre.<br /><i>- Leslie A. Bleil, Western Michigan Univ. Lib., Kalamazoo</i><br />Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  **Praise for the Novels**
  
  
  **of Jo Beverley**
  
  
  A Scandalous Countess
  
  
  “Known for her memorable, meticulously researched stories, Beverley sets her
  latest Malloren world story in the decadent Georgian era. With delicious
  bantering and a rapid pace, it’s a sensual and enthralling read.”
  
  
  — _Romantic Times_ (top pick)
  
  
  “Ms. Beverley’s opulent descriptions of the glittering ton with their witty
  dialogues and lively dalliances set against a dark background of intrigue
  continue to elevate this series beyond the normal historical romance.”
  
  
  —Smexy Books
  
  
  An Unlikely Countess
  
  
  “A fantastically entertaining historical romance.”
  
  
  —Night Owl Romance
  
  
  “Great read!”
  
  
  —Fresh Fiction
  
  
  The Secret Duke
  
  
  “With a sharp eye for detail, dialogue, and touches of humor, [Beverley]
  incorporates a few characters from previous novels into the mix and keeps the
  reader well entertained in this captivating gem.”
  
  
  — _Romantic Times_
  
  
  The Secret Wedding
  
  
  “Beverley proves again that she can be coun