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By day Lady Georgiana, sister to a duke, is ruined by scandal before her debut season. In truth, she is Chase, the enigmatic founder of the city’s most notorious gaming den, a secret she has maintained for years. When handsome, driven Detective Duncan West becomes intrigued by her mysterious allure, he is determined to unravel her tangled past. His investigation threatens her present, unearthing hidden truths that could destroy everything she holds dear—including the possibility of love.
Set against the backdrop of class, secrecy, and the shadowy alleys of London, this historical romance explores the clash between aristocratic expectations and underground rebellion, painting a vivid portrait of a woman who defies the constraints of her title.
An engaging tale of danger, intrigue, and forbidden desire, it examines how one woman’s hidden identity challenges both her own destiny and the rigid social order of her time.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah MacLean
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