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London, 1866. Catherine Everleigh, 27, is known as the city’s most beautiful heiress. A painful heartbreak has hardened her, and she now focuses solely on restoring her birthright—her family’s auction house, lost to unscrupulous hands. To achieve this goal, Catherine must find a formidable ally, and she turns to 31‑year‑old Nicholas O'Shea, a notorious and merciless crime lord. Their unconventional marriage of convenience promises to combine her inheritance with his ruthless influence, setting the stage for intrigue, power struggles, and a battle over London’s elite auction scene.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Meredith Duran
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