SMITH, JOAN — Escapade

New York, Fawcett Crest. 1977. (ISBN: 0449232328) Soft cover. Book, No one knew young Ella Fairmont was Miss Prattle-the notorious London gossip columnist.The main object of Miss Prattle's attention was Patrick Beresford, Duke of Clare--the most sought-after and talked-about bachelor in town. She quoted every indiscreet thing he said. Now a week-long houseparty at Clare's country estate would yield a lot of spicy talk to write about the arrogant nobleman.Ella never suspected there was another side to Patrick. Quite unexpectedly she found herself falling in love with him. Now no one must ever find out that Ella wrote those horrid things. Though it was getting harder and harder to keep the secret. Fine.