The Stargazer

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Set against the dazzling landscape of the Renaissance, The Stargazer captures the ageless desires of the human heart in an "exquisitely dramatic" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) love story laced with danger, adventure, and sensuous pleasure....

Bianca Salva is the brilliant and beautiful daughter of a renowned physician. Ian Foscari is a handsome aristocrat notorious for his romantic conquests. Worlds apart in the circles of society, they have been brought together by an extraordinary intrigue: each has been mysteriously summoned to the home of a murdered courtesan. And each has reason to suspect the other of the deadly crime.

For each, proving their innocence will depend on the other -- and Ian concocts a seamless ruse to ensure that Bianca can't leave his sight. Together, they step carefully around secrets of murder and betrayal. But out of their masquerade grows a heated battle of wits. A tenuous trust. And an undeniable passion....

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Gallery Books |
480 pages |
ISBN 9781416598701 |
April 2008

$29.95 List Price

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“Amanda Quick Fast, clever, exciting. Michele Jaffe is a winner”

– a terrific new voice.

“Jane Feather A racing read...Fascinating and wonderfully refreshing....A great first novel. ”

“Kathe Robin Romantic Times Sumptuous and seductive, lush and romantic, completely captivating....Combines the lush beauty and sensuality of the film Dangerous Beauty with the witty repartee and suspense of a mystery romance by... ”

“Library Journal Inventive...Sensual, exciting, and amusing....Richly embellished with details of Renaissance life. Devotees of Amanda Quick and Karen Robards will love it. ”

“Publishers Weekly (starred review) [A] stellar debut novel....A vivid collection of sensuous, dangerous characters. The intricacies of Venetian society, imaginative love scenes, and a memorable cast enliven Jaffe's creative and... ”

“Teresa Medeiros The Stargazer is an artful and witty blend of history, mystery, and romance. Everything about the book -- setting, characters, and dialogue”

– felt fresh and dynamic to me. Michele Jaffe is definitely an author whose star is on the rise!

“Booklist Jaffe makes an impressive debut with this sensual historical romance....[Her] characters are intriguing, and the plot's many twists and turns are wonderfully entertaining. ”

“Kirkus Reviews [A] steamy costume drama. ”

“Harriet Klausner Paintedrock.com The Stargazer is a rousing Renaissance romance that will provide much pleasure to readers....Combines elements from historical mysteries with romance in a delicious mix. The resplendent details... ”

“Amazon.com The Stargazer's mixture of murder mystery, historical romance, and steamy passion certainly has universal appeal....The overall flow and quick pace, not to mention Jaffe's charming characters and a few choice, steamy... ”

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Chapter One

"My lord, I scarcely expected to see you here." Bianca looked up at the well-built man filling the doorframe and sneezed.

Ian Foscari, Conte d'Aosto, was uncharacteristically stunned.

"I should say not," he responded finally, focusing on the bloody dagger she had pointed toward him. Even as a trained observer, he was having trouble making sense of the scene that confronted him. The room was richly appointed; peach silk curtains embroidered with golden flowers flanked the tall windows, and Turkish carpets in luscious pastels covered the floors. The center of the room was taken up by an enormous bed,...