Of Dukes and Deceptions (21 page)

An overactive imagination led to frequent accusations of inattention during Wendy’s school days on the Isle of Wight in Southern England. Living in a placed steeped in so much fascinating history, with castles everywhere and Queen Victoria’s island retreat on her doorstep, the distractions were compelling. She’s recently channeled that bothersome imaginative gene into writing and has several novels published both in the States and the U.K., all set in the colorful English Regency period.

Wendy is passionate about all animals, especially waifs and strays. She lives in Andorra with her husband and a rescued dog of indeterminate pedigree but spends a lot of her time exploring the world by boat.

For more information about Wendy and her novels visit her website, www.wendysoliman.com.

ISBN: 978-1-4268-9132-8

Copyright © 2011 by Wendy Soliman

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