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Emma Chegwidden, a celebrated governess and bestselling novelist, finds her carefully constructed life disrupted when she encounters Michael Durant, the long‑lost heir to the Duke of Nevitt. Michael, cynical and ruthless, seeks retribution for a family wrong while his own heart begins to turn toward Emma. Their mutual attraction sows intrigue and danger in Regency England, forcing Emma to confront societal rules and her own courage.
Emma’s journey, part romance and part moral conflict, showcases the tension between duty and desire against the backdrop of aristocratic intrigue. As Emma learns that Michael’s motives may blend justice with vengeance, their flame grows stronger, threatening both their futures and the fragile order of the time.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Christina Dodd
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