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After her husband’s murder, Duchess Kate Townsende faces trial, while the gossip and intrigue swirl among the ton. To defend herself, she turns to James Bancroft, Viscount Medford, who offers a publication and legal aid. Their partnership intensifies as secrets are revealed and desire grows, turning courtroom drama into a tense romance.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Valerie Bowman
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