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Earl Miles of Walmesley, pressured by a looming marriage arranged by his Grand-duchess aunt, forces his longtime friend Lady Caroline Eddington into a fake betrothal. Initially reluctant, Caro ultimately consents to protect her reputation and to send a subtle message to a pompous suitor who has ignored her reluctance. Amid the high society of noble courts, Caro's wit and independence become the story’s focal point, raising questions about duty, love, and the power of a well‑placed deception. The narrative follows their evolving relationship and the challenges they face as social expectations clash with personal desire within the aristocratic hierarchy.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Gayle Buck
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