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William, the sixth Duke of Pelham, lives a carefully structured life, driven by punctuality and order. His world is turned upside down when gossip columns link him to Juliette, the celebrated courtesan nicknamed the Duchess of Dalliance. Despite her reputation, Juliette turns his attention—and the attention of the nobility—toward him. As rumors swirl and scandal circles the public eye, William’s guarded existence faces challenges from both hidden secrets and a new, unpredictable presence. The novel explores the tension between public persona and private desire in a society obsessed with manners, gossip, and the lives of the wealthy.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Shana Galen
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