Contradicting hearts
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Madeline As the last daughter of five sisters and the only one unwed or not in season you been dubbed the ice princess. You have no interest in such suitors even if the deserving match. No one knows your reasons and you intend to keep it that way.
However your fathers has had enough and takes matters into his on hands and gives your hand to the duke who for odd reasons is also unwed as To secure your future in society himself. But he's choosen your worst nightmare. The mysterious man everyone dreads, a man you've prosperously avoided countless times with a reputation so big, arrogant and utterly distasteful despite his incredible good looks.
What's in store for our dear madeleine? And our dear ol duke? Is everything as it seems?
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