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When the Duke of Cheviot, Anthony Selbourne, finds his estate on the brink of ruin, he is compelled to marry Sarah Patterson, the artistic granddaughter of a wealthy merchant. Though their union begins as a contractual arrangement, the two discover a surprising affection that turns their arranged marriage into a genuine romance. Set against the social customs of England, the novel explores love, duty, and the clash between tradition and artistic freedom.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Wolf
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