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After the death of Lord Westlake, his seemingly entitled heir Timothy Harding learns that his inheritance may be jeopardised by a second son cast out for scandalous behaviour. Through the unnerving involvement of a mysterious newcomer, the quiet streets of Kelsham are poised for turmoil, challenging the traditional notions of aristocracy and succession.
Witness how loyalty, family secrets, and the rigid class structure collide when a stranger’s plan could upend the lives of the town’s elite, forcing everyone to confront the fragile nature of inherited status and the hidden costs of prestige.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Abbott
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