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Johanna Lindsey’s debut novel follows Duncan MacTavish, a proud Highlander who discovers he is the sole heir to an English marquis. Required to assume his grandfather’s title, Duncan is arranged to marry Sabrina, the most sought‑after guide in London. Their betrothal sparks a fast‑paced romance, yet duty, status, and a mysterious past complicate their growing affection. Set against the social upheavals of early twentieth‑century London, the story blends passion, wit, and emotion in a compelling tale of love against convention.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Johanna Lindsey
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