"Oh, what a tangled web we weave,

When first we practise to deceive!"

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)

Young Lady Helen was always getting into trouble, but her motives were always noble: she wanted only to help the deserving in matters of money, or affairs of the heart.

Unfortunately, one small fib added to another small fib soon resulted in a large one, and the lovely Lady Helen found herself in a predicament that shook the very foundations of her marriage.

In a burst of verbal and romantic fireworks bright enough to light up the heavens, Helen at last learned how to look life in the eye, and discovered for herself that in weakness there is often strength.

"Sure-fired; guaranteed to afford a refreshing evening of enjoyment."           —Chicago Herald

"Miss Heyer is a witty writer and an expert at this kind of story."                        —New Yorker

April Lady

Georgette Heyer

Copyright 1957 by Georgette Heyer

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