French Rose - Tapestry, No 47 Author:Jacqueline Marten HE WANTED HER FOR HIS MISTRESS SHE WANTED MUCH, MUCH MORE — New York in 1780 was a city ravaged by war, occupied by British troops. Into this city of chaos came Alexander De Lacey - a gallant, dashing rogue and an officer in the King's army. When he met Amalie, reigning star of the stage and a woman of dubious virtue, proud Alex was suddenly cast... more » in a new role that of rebuffed admirer. Only after he lost his heart did he begin to understand that, in this city of secrets, even a beautiful woman had something to hide!« less