The Earl Of St. Merryn Needs A Woman. His Intentions Are Purely Practical - He Simply Wants Someone Sensible And Suitably Lovely To Pose As His Betrothed For A Few Weeks Among Polite Society. He Has His Own Agenda To Pursue, And A False Fiancee Will Keep The Husband- Hunters At Bay While He Goes About His Business. As The Plot Evolves, She Becomes Involved In His Quest To Catch The Killer. 1st Edn 2004. As New.