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Name: The nabob's widow
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Elsie Lee

The Marquis of Dartford, a self‑contained London bachelor, expects a quiet return to his townhouse only to discover it occupied by an unlikely intruder: Dianthe, the young widow of his uncle from distant India. Claiming rightful claim, she declares her intent to influence high society’s sophisticated circles. Initially, the Marquis feels compelled to shield Dianthe from the perils of seduction and scandal. Yet as their connection deepens, he realizes his own vulnerabilities loom, and he must safeguard himself against a powerful hunter of love armed with every gentle weapon of the feminine world.

First publish date: 1976

Genre: Romance/Historical Romance

Authors: Elsie Lee

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