A reissue of Penny Vincenzi's irresistible first novel, with a new
introduction by the author
Two clever, stylish, and ambitious women are fighting for control of a
multimillion cosmetics empire. What is the secret that lies behind its
charming, ruthless creator, Julian Morell? And why, when he dies, does
he leave half his fortune to a complete stranger? Here are the designer
interiors, the jewels, the cars, and the to-die-for couture of the rich
and the super-rich--the glittering, fabulous world Julian created for
himself, and the women who loved him. And here is a love
story--poignant, sexy, and tempestuous--featuring a mother, a mistress,
a wife, and a daughter, all of whom are overshadowed by old sins.