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In Regency England, Lady Lucy Upton’s quick wit and kind heart prove essential when her timid friend Cassandra faces an unwanted love interest: the Duke of Claringdon. Lucy devises a clever plan to help Cass decline the duke, but their elaborate scheme turns into a game of wits that surprises them both. As the duke proves more formidable than expected, Lucy finds herself drawn into a spirited banter by the hedgerows that turns into something more. Meanwhile, Lord Derek Hunt, weary from war, has promised to marry Cassandra, hoping for peace, yet the flirtation with Lucy leaves him questioning what he truly desires.
The novel blends courtship, humor, and Regency romance, showcasing the social pressures of aristocratic society and the power of clever conversation, as Lucys’ sharp tongue and the duke’s steadfastness collide in a battle of wit that might just lead to love.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Valerie Bowman
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