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In Regency London, Katherine Corbet, a principled country miss, finds herself entangled with the striking Sir Alasdair St. Erth as they confront a marriage scheme designed by an opportunist. While she despises the injustice, her growing affection for Alasdair—and his secret revenge plot—creates a dangerous tension. Alasdair, wishing to destroy an old foe, sees Katherine as a pawn, yet the love he feels for her threatens his plans. As the city’s ballrooms mask their turmoil, Katherine’s principles clash with Alasdair’s hidden motives, raising the question of whether he can ever truly release her from their dark bargain.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Edith Layton
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