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Isolde Ophelia Goodnight grew up surrounded by tales of knights and fair maidens, yet by the age of twenty‑six she had lost faith in romance and focused only on securing a livelihood. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets the proud and enigmatic Duke Ransom William Dacre Vane of the Rothbury family. With the backdrop of a stately castle and the clashing expectations of aristocracy and independent womanhood, Isolde faces challenges of love, loyalty, and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Tessa Dare
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