Description: My Secret Husband, unleashes the beauty of the historical romance genre with rich, sumptuous storylines; themes resplendent in love, passion, intimacy, and valor in its majestic France setting. Flavored with original He & She ‘mirrored sonnets,’ enough romantic interludes to fill a Roman coliseum, dashing French officers protecting audacious and adventuresome femme fatales, this brilliant artistic work is certain to entice! Signed by both authors. Easy to read 12 point font. Epistolary Novel (diary/letter format); Fiction with poetry, enhanced by breathtaking period art. This copy is from the Garde du Corps private stock, as I am the managing editor. If you would like your book inscribed, just let me know and I will arrange it for you. Approximately 583 pages, including 35 pages of exquisite illustrations. First print, 3rd run. My Secret Husband was printed by one printing company over the course of five months. There were approximately five separate printing times over those months and two setters/printers involved. The book in this auction is from the 3rd run, which was December. It may have very light shelf wear from storage. Thank you for looking! Sizzling are the sultry days of 1741 Bielle, France, which sing of love amidst the fall of the most heinous man in the Province. Angelina de Mourier, the daughter of the aristocratic de Mouriers, is ravaged by henchmen of her father's nemesis, the depraved Marquis D' Saraté or "Red Boot," as he is known. Summon the Garde du Corps! Beckon the finest in the land, or specifically, the stalwart and dashing Monsieur John du Prey to protect and heal our beautiful Angelina. Mesmerized within his eyes, romance blossoms into a secret marriage, hushed in its consummation because of their distinctive classes. Into the woods they traverse, yet, while in seclusion, the couple entertains many in their court, from the scintillating philanderer, Marcól, and his lovely entourage, to the nurturing and noble, Cherié. Romantic interludes ensue amidst the wilds, and from their sequestered waterfall paradise the war of Retribution is waged to avenge the ravage of Angelina, whom herself engages in this fight of the century in honor of her gallant husband. Sound the trumpets call for Love, Intimacy and Passion to conquer all! Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars March 23, 2012 Exceeds One’s Imagination Format: Paperback Dare I write a review although I am a mere 100 pages into this spellbinding novel? Indeed, yes! "My Secret Husband" by Angelina and John will take your imagination beyond your mortal fantasies. You will be graced by meeting Angelina's parents of noble estate. You will ride with them on their magnificent steeds to a forest hide-away. You will cry with them, laugh with them, fear for them, and succumb unabashedly to your love of them. You will soon recognize the expertise of accomplished authors. Reading the text in English, you will think you are reading the French language of the mid 18th century. That, in itself, is an accomplishment of major distinction. Now, I shall pick up my book again and hopefully read for undisturbed hours. So shall you, once you pick up this "can't put it down" saga of the human condition. A final personal note, Angelina and John are my personal friends and professionals of the highest order in music, languages, and authorship. And now I know - they ARE Angelina and John! I love them both! Austin 5.0 out of 5 stars February 5, 2012 The Secret is Out! Format: Paperback The heavens hold no greater secret than My Secret Husband. Now the heavens have opened! Angelina de Mourier and John du Prey have created a lush, lyrical reality where love flies on the wings of hope with every passing sentence. It is our transport to18th century France through a rich, poetic, romantic drama deep into the heartbeats of each character. Every luscious illustration reveals a doorway to the sonnets following. Earthly things have a heavenly connection, and this work is clearly birthed from that which connects us all....love. Angelina de Mourier and John du Prey---I thank you and I salute you. MGC
Price: 29.95 USD
Location: Hopkins, Minnesota
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Adventure
Format: Paperback
Type: Novel
Book Title: My Secret Husband
Title/Series: My Secret Husband
Author: Angelina de Mourier, John du Prey
Publication Year: 2011
Subject: Romance Adventure Historical Fiction
Language: English
Modification Description: Signed by both authors.
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Garde du Corps
Genre: Romance
Era: 18th Century
Special Attributes: 12 point font, Inscribed, Limited Edition, 1st Edition