A Mummers' Play: A Novella
Make your Christmas merry with these delightful stories from some of the most wonderfully talented Regency authors. Mary Balogh tells of three orphans who bring together their estranged aunt and uncle for the holidays. Jo Beverley spins an intriguing yarn of a woman who is seeking a gift of vengeance -- only to get a gift of love in return. Edith Layton shows us how love can reform a rake who sets out to save a needy girl from the likes of a rogue far more devilish than he. Laura Matthews offers a charming tale of a dashing viscount who must create a Yuletide miracle by winning the heart of a proud and beautiful country girl. A widow gets a second chance at love with the help of her father's ghost in Sandra Heath's touching story. This heartwarming treasury is filled with the joyous gifts of giving and the buoyant spirit of the season.


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From New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley comes a holiday tale of romance and intrigue in which a spirited woman hunts for the truth about her fallen lover...

On Christmas Eve, a group of costumed mummers -- or actors -- arrive at Torlinghurst where they will perform for Jack Beaufort, the new Duke of Cranmore.  The mummers have gone form manor to manor in hopes of getting paid for their shows in drink, pies, and pennies.  But among them is an imposter who only wants revenge.

Justina Travers has been in mourning for three years.  Her beloved fiance Simon perished in an ambush at the hands on the French.  She believes the one survivor of the attack -- "Lucky" Jack Beaufort -- committed treason against his country and led his men to their death.  Hoping to end Jack's luck for good, Justina uses the mummer's play to sneak into his home, but there she uncovers a dramatic twist that shakes her convictions...and just might melt her vengeful heart.