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Alexandra Lawrence, a wholesome country girl, marries Jordan Townsende, the wealthy and powerful Duke of Hawthorne, and together they enter the dazzling world of London society. Their marriage faces a severe test when Alexandra is drawn into a web of jealousy and revenge, while the cusp of love and passion pulses beneath her husband's stolid exterior.
In this gripping sequel, Alexandra, free‑spirited and determined, must confront the machinations of jealous rivals and the harsh realities of an aristocratic society. She battles to protect her husband's life while rediscovering the tender, passionate man who was her first love.
As the story unfolds, readers witness the rise and fall of a grand social tapestry, the clash between courtly customs and private desire, and the enduring struggle of two people bound by a love that defies doubt and danger.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Judith McNaught
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