The highly anticipated reissue of the du Maurier classics American fans have been waiting forAmbition. Scandal. Survival. In Regency England, one woman risks everything to forge her own destiny.From the legendary Daphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca, comes a spellbinding work of Regency historical fiction. Based on the remarkable life of du Maurier's own ancestor, Mary Anne weaves real events with irresistible drama, unforgettable characters, and richly detailed Regency intrigue.Mary Anne finds the single most rewarding way to rise above her miserable cockney world: she will become the mistress to a royal duke. In doing so, she provokes a scandal that rocks Regency England. With unwavering ambition, wit, and resilience, Mary Anne pursues the life she wants, even if it means confronting powerful enemies and risking everything for love. For readers seeking historical fiction filled with high drama, true-life suspense, and a fearless heroine, this is a novel that will leave you inspired a