Lady Victoria Courtney has abandoned hope of winning the heart of the dashing Richard, Marquis of Lansdon, although their mothers planned that they would someday marry. Then, while on a journey to Ipswitch to meet her new stepmother, Victoria is mistaken for a woman of the London stage and the mistress of Richard’s friend Henry. Moreover, Henry, being unexpectedly called back to London, has arranged for Richard to meet and entertain his mistress until his return. What high-spirited young lady could resist the temptation to play along? Imagine Richard’s chagrin when he begins falling in love with this most unsuitable woman, and Victoria’s embarrassment when she’s charged by a local dowager with employing her acting skills in a play being staged for charity. Mistaken identities, separated lovers and love gone astray – it’s all part of the screwball comedy in this Regency romance set in England during the time of Jane Austen. Originally published in hardcover by Walker and Company, Lady in Disguise has been lightly reedited for this digital edition.

Jacqueline Diamond, author of more than 80 published novels, is known for her versatility, from light romance to mysteries, romantic suspense and paranormal thrillers. Her half-dozen Regency romances, originjally published by Walker and Company, show her flare for screwball romantic comedy. Recipient of a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times and a two-time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s Rita Award, Jackie is a former Associated Press reporter and television columnist.