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In "Daring a Duke," American Jane Elliot arrives in London with the aim of pursuing adventure and romance. Her daring spirit captures the eye of the Duke of Edenham, but her overprotective brothers keep a vigilant watch. Jane enlists her friend Sophia Dalby for help as she navigates love, society, and family expectations in a historical setting.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Claudia Dain
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