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Set amid the dazzling social scene of Regency London, *To Marry the Duke* follows Sophia, who writes wistful letters to her sister Clara. Her mother urges her into marriage with several well‑matched suitors, yet Sophia’s eyes are fixed on a solitary figure at the ball: the Duke of Wentworth, James Langdon. Dubbed the Dangerous Duke for his shadowy past, he captivates her heart in ways no other man does. Though she resists his charms to protect herself, the allure grows stronger, forcing Sophia to confront her feelings, familial duty, and the perilous rumors surrounding her coveted love.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julianne MacLean
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