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In the glittering, chandelier‑lit rooms of London's most fashionable club, Jack Kestrel arrives not merely to gamble with the wealthy, but to uphold his family's honor. His target is none other than the cool, enchanting Sally Bowes, whose icy demeanor masks a desire for passion. Jack’s reputation as a seductive rogue earns him the chance to tempt, challenge, and perhaps ultimately win her affections. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian society, the novel explores the sharp contrasts of high culture and hidden desire, threading romance through the glamorous scandal of the era.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Nicola Cornick
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