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In "By Arrangement," Lady Christiana Fitzwaryn seeks a marriage on her own terms, unwilling to marry as punishment for a romantic indiscretion. When she meets David de Abyndon—an unlikely, poise-filled merchant—she must reconsider her plans. Their differing social standings and David’s secret ties to the king add tension to the betrothal, threatening Christiana’s autonomy and the future of their engagement.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Madeline Hunter
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