The Devil Who Tamed Her

Chapter One

It was quite a distinction to be the most beautiful and desirable debutante

to join the marriage mart in a century, and also be the most hated woman in

England. Oddly enough, Ophelia Reid had strived for that distinction, on

both counts. It was her bane to be so beautiful that people behaved like

utter fools around her.

The people gathered at Summers Glade, the Marquis of Birmingdale's country

estate, were no different. Ophelia stopped at the top of the grand staircase.

She'd hoped the foyer would be empty, but no such luck. It appeared that

many of the people who had come for her wedding to the marquis's heir were

gathered below, some who were, apparently, already aware that the wedding

had been called off and were preparing to leave. Others appeared confused

and were talking excitedly. But the moment she appeared, all eyes turned to

her, and as usual the whispering began.

It might appear to the people below that she was making a grand entrance.

She was rather fond of doing so and was quite practiced at it. But not this

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