The Dark Duke
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Last published Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Irish ancestral lands in turmoil, a murder, a beautiful maid and a fierce Scottish warrior - add a dash of magic and you've the story of a young couple destined to be together. A story of love, hardships and despair, make this an amazing read, "Come walk back in time with the beautiful Maeve, thought to be meant for another - will wed an imposing Scotsman at the direction of her high King, that is of course... her murdering uncle doesn't find her first!".
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