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When Cassandra Sheridan’s arranged marriage to the Earl of Hampstead collapses during a betrothal ball, she abandons its constraints to embark on an adventure across Scotland. Along the way she meets a charismatic stranger who has turned dueling and deception into an art form, while the Earl—who is secretly a devoted spy—must protect her from danger. Their paths intertwine as they navigate hidden intrigues and personal revelations, testing the limits of duty, desire, and survival.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Melody Thomas
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