They shared passionate nights together in posh hotels whenever they were in the same city: London, Paris, New York But despite her feelings for Guido, Lucy knew the score: she was just his mistress. She was not supposed to get too close, or ever say 'I love you'

Nor was she supposed to get pregnant but she did. Prince Guido of Mardivino could not father a love–child–his heir must be legitimate–so mistress and mother Lucy might just have to marry him by royal command!