About the Book Originally published: New York: Walker, 1991. Book Synopsis New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley brings the Regency Period to life. (Joan Hammond) Emily Grantwich lives quietly with her crippled father and eccentric aunt, managing the familys land, until the fateful day she walks down the main street of Melton Mowbray and is showered with Poudre de Violettes , thrown by a lady of loose morals at the handsomest man Emily has ever seen. He is Piers Verderan, known by many as the Dark Angel. His friends lay the blame for his scandalous ways on his troubled past. No decent woman should be seen in his company, but Emily must dutifully manage her fathers estate-which Verderans land adjoins. Soon Emily learns that the Dark Angel is very dangerous, especially to her sanity and her heart... About the Author Jo Beverley was the New York Times bestselling author of the Rogue series and numerous other romance novels. Widely regarded as one of the most talented romance writers today, she was a five-time winner of Romance Writers of Americas cherished RITA Award and one of only a handful of members of the RWA Hall of Fame. She also twice received the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She had two grown sons and lived with her husband in England. Jo Beverley passed away in May 2016.