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Martha York has long been captivated by philatelic correspondence from Jordan Hamilton, the new Duke of Roth and protégé to her inventor father. The mysterious duke’s letters hint at brilliance and intrigue, prompting Martha to travel to his estate to carry out her father’s bequest. There she learns that Hilary’s scientific reputation masks a profound sensuality. As Martha navigates courtly etiquette and scientific minds, she finds that the duke’s intellectually curious world may be more than she imagined.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Ranney
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