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Wishing For Acceptance

Haikyuu_Princess

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Reads 16
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Parts 5
Time 1h 20m

Haikyuu_Princess

historical romance

A story about a high-class family and a young girl eager to find her place in society during the Industrial Revolution. As Eloise Aldridge struggles to find her footing in society an opportunity arises, in the form of a Duke. Although not all opportunities come to you by choice, some are forced by the hands of your older brother. The young Aldridge girl is reluctant to entertain a courtship with Delmar Lawson Duke of Kensington due to their unpleasant meeting. Still, the pull to make her family proud is far greater than the pull to embrace her stubbornness.All Rights Reserved

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