A Charade with the Duke
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Annabelle is a maid in 1820 England. She and her fellow sisters in service dream of getting out of their life of servitude.
Annabelle gets her chance when her mistress is called away to Scotland. But she soon finds out that being a Lady has its problems. She finds out that loving a Duke isn't that easy.
Book one in the Desperate for a Duke series
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