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Set against the backdrop of Regency England, a young and innocent Lady Diana Westcott faces a scandal when the Duke of Berenford, infamous for his indiscretions, proposes. His bold advances threaten her reputation and her family's future, creating a tense tale of love, honor, and social expectations.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: April Kihlstrom
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