Narrow Escape
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MatureComplete Fri, Dec 17, 20219h 27m
Lady Charlotte Hastings escapes an unwanted marriage with the help of the Regina Trent (The Duke's Unusual Proposal) to America. She escapes one dangerous man to come in contact with another one.
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