Books like Wed for a wager by Julia Murray
Lord Veryan, under pressure from his grandfather and a challenge from his friends, decides to marry to pay off a bet. He unexpectedly proposes to Katty, the sister‑in‑law of his former mistress, and she accepts. As they begin married life, the glittering streets of London are threatened by a vicious jewel thief, possibly someone familiar to the couple. The story interweaves romance, social ritual, and intrigue within the setting of London society.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julia Murray
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