The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress (Millworth Manor #5)

By: Victoria Alexander

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Synopsis: An inheritance inspires a scandalous adventure—that may just lead to a passionate love—in this historical romp by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. To Do:Swim naked in the moonlightPlay in a high stakes card gameRide an elephantBe painted sans clothingTake a lover . . . Lucy Merryweather has inherited a fortune—and her great-aunt&’s list of unfulfilled wishes. What better way to honor her memory than by accomplishing as many of them as possible? And with Lucy&’s family an ocean away in New York, nothing stands in her way—if one ignores the private investigator hired to spy on her. Yet Cameron Effington is infuriatingly difficult to ignore . . . As a reporter, Cameron is always looking for a good story. An American heiress running rampant between Millworth Manor and Mayfair is the perfect subject. Not to mention captivating. And extremely kissable. And if Lucy believes he&’s a detective? Well, the truth should never get in the way of a good story—or hinder delicious, impetuous passion . . . &“Nobody does Victorian romance hijinks like Alexander.&” —Publishers Weekly