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Hope Ashburton and her invalid mother live quietly at Redrock House until the Earl of Merimont, Maxwell Longford, wins the property in a gambling wager. The earl soon learns that the house is protected by an unbreakable lease, putting his plans in jeopardy. Facing the earl’s attempts to divide the estate, Hope must decide whether to cooperate or stand her ground. Set amid Regency England, this tale explores love, loyalty and the clash of class expectations, all framed by Hooper’s witty, romantic storytelling.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Allison Lane
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