'From a murky Parisian backstreet Justin, Duke of Avon, a notorious libertine, buys Leon body and soul - a red-headed scamp with strangely familiar looks...

Among the corrupt splendours of eighteenth-century Versailles and the dignified mansions of England, Justin plans a long overdue revenge of the Comte de St. Vire, and the adoring Leonie - urchin turned ravishing beauty - unwittingly plays her part in many startling roles...'

One of the best Heyer novels - a good place to start an exploration of Georgette Heyer's historical novels. Justin is one of her best-loved characters. I had two copies of the Pan editions - one for spare, I love it that much! I finally found myself a newer copy... So they're both up for grabs.