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At the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, Shimona confronts the notorious Duke of Ravenstone, a man she had imagined as a menacing figure but finds to be a strikingly handsome young noble. Faced with the duke’s powerful gaze, she feels overwhelmed.
To help her struggling actor father, Shimona offers to pose as the bride of the duke’s nephew. The plan gives her a chance to earn money and steady the family’s finances while navigating the complexities of aristocratic inheritance.
The story blends romantic intrigue with a historical setting, exploring themes of ambition, family duty, and the theatre culture of the era.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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