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Name: The duke knows best
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Author: Jane Ashford

Lord Randolph Gresham is an ambitious clergyman whose burgeoning career has taken him to Regency London in pursuit of a suitable marriage. His path crosses with Verity Sinclair, the daughter of the Dean of Chester Cathedral, a spirited woman who declares she will never marry a clergyman. Although their initial encounters are marked by mutual avoidance, circumstances compel them to perform together, and their duet sparks a deep, sensual connection. Despite Verity’s steadfast refusal, Randolph proves irresistible, and their passion culminates in the inevitable possibility of marriage.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Romance/Historical Romance

Authors: Jane Ashford

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