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Cassandra Russell marries Edward, Duke of Woodland, despite truly loving him, choosing a marriage of convenience. She keeps her affections secret, while the Duke is preoccupied with his mistress, Lady Chantry. The novel explores how their hidden feelings and unspoken tensions shape their lives, challenging Cassandra to navigate love, duty, and desire.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Rebecca Baldwin
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