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Set in the glittering Regency era, the novel follows the Comte de Rocheforte and his cousin, the Earl of Oakley, during a Christmas pilgrimage to their uncle’s Scottish castle. The uncle’s secret scheme brings four potential brides and an aggrieved duke to the isolated estate, creating a whirlwind of romance, intrigue, and unexpected attractions amid the snow‑blanketed halls.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julia Quinn
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