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Lady Verity Carlow, twenty‑one and regarded as the family’s prized jewel, leads a life of poise and composure, yet secretly yearns for excitement. When the powerful Gypsy lord Stephano Beshaley abducts her, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous liaison that challenges her virtue and expectations. As past secrets surface, Verity must decide whether to embrace her newfound freedom or return to the life that awaited her. This thrilling concluding entry in the Regency Silk & Scandal series blends romance, intrigue, and the complexities of man-woman relationships.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Christine Merrill
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