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Devon Ravenel inherits an earldom, a costly estate, and the responsibility of his late father's three sisters. Faced with debt and the arrival of Lady Kathleen Trenear—a beautiful and determined widow—he engages in a sharp, sensual rivalry. Their mutual wit and stubborn determination collide, forcing both to confront matters of inheritance, class, and personal desire within the rigid social customs of England.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lisa Kleypas
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