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When Lady Athina Ling is compelled to stay the night at a Posting Inn, she hears the screams of a boy being savagely beaten by Lord Burnham, his stepfather. Determined to protect him, Athina takes the child to his uncle, the Marquess of Rockingdale, and asks him to become the boy’s guardian. Together they uncover Lord Burnham’s intention to murder the stepson for his inheritance. However, the Marquess can only assume guardianship if he is engaged to marry, a prospect that neither he nor Athina desires.
This tale blends suspense with romantic tension as Athina confronts danger and navigates the complexities of love, duty, and the safety of the child she has sworn to protect.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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