Books like Never a Lady by Suson, Marlene
Virgie is bound by family tradition to travel six months to the cold aristocracy of England, where her stepmother conspires to unite her with the Duke of Penrose. Vowing never to marry without love, Virgie is shocked by the match and distracted by the Duke’s cousin, Max, who doubts the arrangement and resists the role of a perfect lady. Drawn to Max’s brooding good looks and protective nature, Virgie faces a dangerous escape from the expectations of her society, testing whether love can thwart the rigid customs that dictate her future.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Suson, Marlene
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