These Old Shades; Sprig Muslin; Sylvester; The Corinthian; The Convenient Marriage

5 novels in one, each complete and unabridged. 1- ***These Old Shades*** Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon flourishes as well. Then, from a dark Parisian back alley, he plucks Leon, a redheaded urchin with strangely familiar looks, just in time for his long over-due schemes of revenge on Comte de St. Vire. Justin begins to unfold his sinister plans -- until Leon becomes the ravishing beauty Leonie. Leonie becomes the ward of the Duke of Avon, yet her true origins remaine a mystery. Just one man held the secret, the one she feared most in the world--the iron-willed Comte de Saint-Vire. He would give her the answer--for a price. But could she betray the man she secretly loved? And could she bear the truth when it came? 2- ***Sprig Muslin*** Sir Gareth Ludlow is ready to settle for marriage with Lady Hester, a plain woman who, according to his sister, falls below his standards. When Gareth sets out to propose marriage, he encounters young Amanda wandering unattended. Honor-bound to restore her to her family, the gallant Sir Ludlow finds he has more than he bargained for with his