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Sir Roger Mathieson, a proud Scots noble, purchases a crumbling Sussex castle with plans to restore it. His grand ambitions and distinct heritage ruffle the town’s sensibilities. Facing resistance, Sir Roger seeks to integrate by courting the local widow, Madeline Piper, whose own circumstances are shifting. As they navigate social expectations and personal desires, their bold courtship becomes a playful, Regency‑era romance that challenges tradition, burlesque and the heart.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Valerie King
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