{"product_id":"9780749935542","title":"The Paid Companion","description":"Author: Amanda Quick\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780749935542\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 09 Jun 2005\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical - he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiance will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, her feisty manner and golden eyes sway him to make a generous offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElenora's sorry financial circumstances - and dreams of a life of independence - leave her little choice but to accept. But St. Merryn appears to be hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St. Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he'd initially envisioned has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer - and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his practical heart.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918969553054,"sku":"ING-9780749935542","price":42.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780749935542.jpg?v=1782801979","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780749935542","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}