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The Alternative Earl

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Reads 546
Votes 49
Parts 49
Time 9h 45m

Mature

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Stewart Mainwood, a lowborn, defies fate by inheriting the earldom through his distant cousin. Shunned by the bluebloods, he seeks acceptance in their glittering realm. However, fate surprises him yet again when he falls in love with the Duchess of Cleavand, a woman who happens to be his enemy's sister.
Will he be able to win her heart despite having her brother's blood on his hands?
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