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Rutherford Hawksley, a penniless rake with a fierce love of gambling, uses his connections in high and low circles to hunt the murderer of his brother. His search leads him to suspect a nobleman of a plot against a woman bound for London, a woman whose knowledge could aid his investigation. When Rutherford abducts Miss Clara Dawson, her strong spirit and intellect prove a formidable match to his own charm. Their encounter turns into a complex relationship that tests Rutherford’s preconceived notions of pleasure and power.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Debbie Raleigh
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