A Noble Rogue

the long version

AN UPSTAIRS-DOWNSTAIRS AFFAIR — After years at an exclusive boarding academy, lovely Sara Brandon-Howe returned to the majestic manor she and her half-brother, Philip, had inherited. But instead of taking her place in society, Sara took her place in the servants hall! — Philip's gambling debts had left Carvington Hall in a shambles and without domestic help. Now, worried that his reputation would be ruined forever in the ton, Philip begged Sara to play "housekeeper" for a day while Hugh Devlin, one of London's infamous gamesters, was visiting. Hugh, intrigued by the pretty maid, decided a dalliance would be a delight. First he stole a kiss; then he stole Sara's heart. Now Sara was in a dreadful muddle -- besotted and desperate to turn a wanton lord into a gentleman worthy of her love...