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Ude la Hayward, after her father’s death, dreams of a new life in London. When she fears she will be sent to a bawdy house, she flees and finds the Duke of Oswestry, her future brother‑in‑law. The Duke, a cynical eligible bachelor, is being blackmailed into marriage by a fashionably sharp woman. He believes that if Udela pretends to be engaged to him, both of their dilemmas can be solved. Their agreement sets in motion a series of events that blur the line between pretense and truth, leading to an unexpected discovery of genuine love.
Set in 1980s England, the story explores themes of mistaken betrothal, family reputation, and the pursuit of romance amid social pressures.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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