These Old Shades Historical Romances Series, Book 3.

"Heyer was one of the great protagonists of the historical novel in the post-war golden age..." -Philippa Gregory Considered the book that launched Gerogette Heyer's career, These Old Shades features two of Heyer's most memorable characters: Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, and Leonie, whom he rescues from a life of ignominy and comes to love and marry. The Duke is known for his coldness of manner, his remarkable omniscience, and his debauc...