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Viscount Douglas Allen inherits a title and lands he knows nothing about. Reluctantly he turns to the distant family heiress Guinevere Hollister, who raises her daughter in rural obscurity while managing the estates. Under Douglas's guidance, Gwen teaches him land husbandry, and the two discover a deep respect and passion. Yet Gwen refuses to marry him, choosing her own path over the arranged marriage demanded by aristocratic expectations. Determined, Douglas vows to support her, confront the meddling duke, and protect Gwen’s independence while ensuring the family's future.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Grace Burrowes
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