Deirdre and Desire
(Author) M.C. BeatonRed-haired, jade-eyed Deirdre is determined to marry for love - nothing else will do. So the fact that her father's candidate for her hand, Lord Harry Desire, is well-bred and good-looking interests her not a jot! But the feelings he arouses in her are truly distracting... Deirdre's discovery of what desire can mean, and where her heart really lies, brings about a delicious climax to this adventure of intrigue, misunderstanding - and love.
M.C. Beaton
M.C. Beaton, whose real name was Marion Chesney Gibbons, was a Scottish author best known for her cozy mystery novels. She is most famous for her two long-running series, Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth, which both feature clever and charming amateur detectives solving crimes in the English countryside. Beaton's writing style is characterized by its humor, wit, and engaging characters. Her contributions to the cozy mystery genre have made her a beloved and influential figure in the literary world. Her most famous work is likely the first book in the Agatha Raisin series, "Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death." Beaton's prolific output and enduring popularity have cemented her legacy as a master of the cozy mystery genre.
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