The Magic Touch

by Jacquie D'Alessandro

Reclusive Maxwell Wolford, Earl of Dorsey’s purchase of an unusual box inlaid with the image of a beautiful woman sets him on a path that threatens to destroy his hard-earned peace and solitude. Who is the woman on the box? And why does Lady Amanda Pratt, a visitor to Maxwell’s small village, look just like the inlaid image? Maxwell doesn’t know, but he is determined to find out what secrets both the box and the mysterious Lady Amanda are hiding. The Magic Touch, a Regency-era novella, was originally published in 2005 as part of an anthology entitled The Hope Chest, which included stories that spanned three centuries. The story, (originally titled Yesterday’s Magic), is set in Cardiff, Wales, in 1820. After being out of print for more than a decade, I’m delighted to be able to re-publish this story. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Wishing you much good health, happiness, and of course, romance.
Jacquie D’Alessandro

Genres: Romance

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Jacquie D'Alessandro grew up on Long Island and fell in love with romance at an early age. She dreamed of being swept away by a dashing rogue riding a spirited stallion. When Joe, her hero finally showed up, he was dressed in jeans and driving a Volkswagen, but she recognized him anyway. They married after they both graduated from Hofstra University, and are now living their happily-ever-after in Atlanta, Georgia, along with their very bright and active son, Christopher, alias "Junior", who is a dashing rogue in the making.