City Of Fortune

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At the Belmont Stakes, Elizabeth Miles uncovers sabotage as she navigates the world of horse racing in this latest installment of the Counterfeit Lady series. Invited by the wealthy yet uncouth Sebastian Nolan, Elizabeth and her lawyer husband, Gideon Bates, are tasked with helping Nolan's daughter, Irene, gain social polish and possibly find a wealthy suitor. However, Elizabeth, with her con artist background, is more interested in the thrill of the races than in fitting into high society. Irene, more passionate about horses than marriage, introduces Elizabeth to her horse, Trench, and his rider, Cal Regan. It becomes clear that their relationship is deeper than mere acquaintance, but Irene's father would never approve of a match with a jockey. When Cal suffers a serious injury after a fall that also harms Trench, Elizabeth and Gideon discover that the incident was no accident—both horse and rider have been sabotaged. As secrets from Sebastian's past emerge, Elizabeth realizes that to protect Irene and Cal, she must orchestrate a clever con. With Gideon’s unwavering honesty and the support of her closest allies, she devises a plan that could either secure a victory for Irene and Cal or lead to disastrous consequences.