Emma is the unhappy mistress of a young politician. But when his uncle arrives, she finds the older man surprisingly kind - and even more surprisingly attractive. But social disapproval, relatives' matrimonial projects, and even blackmail threaten...

Being a scientifically minded young woman, when Margot marries a Duke she knows exactly what to expect on her wedding night. Except that things don't go quite according to plan. Her husband can't consummate the marriage - and he's broke, having i...

Jehan rides out to the hunt as a storm approaches. He's heard tales of elves who steal away young knights to their palace under the hill - but he never thinks it might happen to him. When the elf queen and her consort take a fancy to Jehan, he en...

A little Japanese carved netsuke turns out to hold hidden secrets... as does Asquith, the Orientalist. A short story about sex and discovery.

A photographer recreates an eighteenth century painting with his model, and revives a long dormant flame.

When Catnip and Legerdemain quarrel, a duel is inevitable; the code of London high society demands it. But neither friend really wants to kill the other - and Catnip's inventive mind, together with the assistance of Madam Kitty and her girls, save...

Having sex outdoors - a delight. Except when everything goes wrong.

Empress Alamonda's marriage is one of convenience. Her husband's chambermaids interest her far more - but every time one becomes pregnant, she disappears from the palace. When she falls in love with one of them, how can she get her husband out of...