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Duke Simon Hawkins of Trent, known for his strict code of honor, finds himself entangled in a passionate yet forbidden romance with Sarah Osborne, his maid. Their clandestine love challenges the rigid social conventions and aristocratic expectations of their time. As whispers of scandal spread through the court, the duke must confront both his own desires and the harsh judgments of the English nobility, testing the limits of loyalty, reputation, and personal freedom in a society built on strict manners and customs.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jennifer Haymore
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