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England, 1819. Orphaned Diona learns her father died in debt and is taken in by her uncle, Sir Hereward Grantley, and his son Simon. Her comfort is her Dalmatian, Sirius. When Sir Hereward orders Sirius to be killed, Diona runs away, takes a job as a kennel‑maid with the Marquis of Irchester, and gets entangled in a wager at White's Club. Her uncle discovers she is an heiress and intends to force her into a marriage with his son. With only the Marquis and her faithful dog able to protect her from his determined schemes, Diona must navigate danger and find her own path.
First publish date: July 11, 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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