Marigold: The First Season
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Marigold is an unlikely detective. Heiress to the Marchioness of Nottingham and a debutante envied by many, she's about to come out to London Society for her first Season. However, her spirit for adventure and passion for mystery make navigating the treacherous waters of polite society challenging. No more than when she meets young Henry. Connected by a murder neither know anything about, Marigold's penchant for getting at the truth makes her seem impertinent to Henry who prefers old secrets to stay buried. If he discovers she is harboring her own dangerous secrets, can he still love her or will her best chance at happiness be destroyed?
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