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Samantha Northrup, a young vicar’s daughter, is expected to follow society’s traditions by wedding. When a stranger appears on a stormy night, she discovers a scandalous romance that thrusts her into a marriage with Yale Carderock, the dune‐banned son of a duke. Though initially reluctant, Yale’s newfound wealth and transformed character draw him to Samantha’s innocent passion. The novel explores how love, duty, and social status intertwine in 19th‑century England.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cathy Maxwell
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