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 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!