title: The Grand Masquerade (Bold Women of the 19th Century Series, Book 1)
author:  Amanda Hughes 
description: <b><i>"Complex characters, a rich and accurate history of New Orleans, love stories that were intricate, desperate and forbidden, had me reading this book well into the night."</i><span>-Rosette, Literati Literature Lovers</span></b><div></div><div></div><div><b><i></i></b></div><div><b><i></i></b></div><div><b><i></i></b></div><div><b><i>"This story has it all: adventure, romance, intrigue, mystery and great storytelling."</i>-Historical Romance Review</b></div><br /><br /><span><b>&quot;<i>In this book and the others, you feel transported back in time and to an entirely new and strange place. As you follow the lives of the main characters, you also feel that you are truly experiencing their challenges, setbacks, and triumphs. Hughes&apos; is a seriously talented author--</i>&quot; Dorothy Wiley, best-selling author of the American Wilderness Series</b></span>
zlib_text: Hearts Entwined
  
   _Victorian Love Series_
  
  M.A. Nichols
  
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