Every baby boomer in America knows who that masked man was. He was mysterious and mythic at the same time, the epitome of the American hero: compassionate, honest, patriotic, inventive, an unswerving champion of justice and fair play.

Every baby boomer in America knows who that masked man was. He was mysterious and mythic at the same time, the epitome of the American hero: compassionate, honest, patriotic, inventive, an unswerving champion of justice and fair play.

A MAN SHE'D NEVER SEEN… His face was concealed by a mask…yet piercing blue eyesinexorably drew Jill Lawson into his arms. What came over her, she'dnever know—but a case of mistaken identity landed her in more thana little hot water, because now she was being framed for murder. Notto mention she'd made mad, passionate love with a stranger! A KISS SHE'D NEVER FORGET!Trying to establish her innocence proved a lot harder than Jillimagined, especially when she was so distracted by the memory of themystery man's kisses—kisses that were suspiciously similar toinvestigator Mac Cooper's. But was Mac set up, just as Jill was? In arace against time and a cunning adversary, could Mac and Jill unmaskthe real killer before it was too late…?

During the reign of Louis XIV, a mysterious man was kept prisoner in Bastille. Who was he? The mysteries of 18th century France are explored in Paul Doherty's masterful novel, The Masked Man. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory. Ralph Croft, an English rogue, is plucked from the dungeon of the Bastille to head an investigation to find the real identity of the infamous 'Masked Man'. But before he can discover the truth, he must face brutal imprisonment, threats and countless dangers... Will he live to complete the task? What readers are saying about Paul Doherty: 'Paul Doherty's books are a joy to read' 'The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty's] books' 'Mr. Doherty's research is only topped by his imagination'