The Magnificent Masquerade(1987)

Elizabeth Mansfield

A Conspiracy of Hearts

When Viscount Birkinshaw sought to marry off his impertinent daughter Kitty to the Earl of Edgerton's equally spirited brother, it seemed like the perfect match. But neither of the titled matchmakers could have anticipated the consequences of their scheme. For from the beginning of Kitty's journey to meet her husband-to-be, there seemed to be some question as to which lovely young lady was the bride, and which the conspiring domestic.

As Kitty and Emily, her maid, are brought from the decorous academy run by Miss Marchmont to the sprawling elegance of Edgerton Park, it becomes necessary to keep a sharp eye out for the regal bride and the beautiful imposter..