The Grand Tours of the Aristocracy: Boxed Set

Four early Victorian novels make up this boxed set featuring four cousins on their Grand Tour of Sicily, Greece, Egypt, and Rome. When they set off on their two-year trip, they have no idea they will no longer be bachelors when they return to England.

A Courtship in Catania
When Donald visited Catania the first time, he fell hard for Lady Nicoletta, unaware her father had plans for her to marry a much older man. While acting as a guide for his younger brother and cousins, he returns seven years later to claim her. Will he reveal the secrets that led to their parting?

An Affaire in Athens
When Randy comes across his second cousin atop the Acropolis, he's intrigued by Diana and her search for something among the ruins. He's more than willing to help with her archaeological quest—if only she would share her secret.

A Lover in Luxor
A chance siting along the Nile of a young woman saving a babe from a crocodile has Thomas seeing red—or green, rather. Lady Helen was the last and only girl he kissed prior to leaving London. So who's the father of the boy? Through tours of tombs and whilst admiring artifacts, it's apparent their fledgling relationship is suffering from a mummy's curse.

A Rogue in Rome
When David and the others are to rejoin his older brother in Rome, his first mistake is saving a young lady from a rake during her come-out ball. Vittoria is incensed he interfered with her plan to defend herself. Now she's out to ruin his sterling reputation by claiming he's the rogue! Defending himself has David trying anything to appease the captivating niece of Nicoletta. Will his efforts succeed in taking the shrew?

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