The American Duchess by Joan Wolf

By Joan Wolf

"Young and gorgeous Tracy Bodmin used to be as lively and self sustaining as theAmerica she got here from--but love for her father made her yield to hisheart's wish. even though William Bodmin had made his fortune within the NewWorld, he dreamed of a name for his daughter in his local England--andhis wealth received a wedding thought to Tracy from the proud Duke ofHastings. at the back of she left Adam Lancaster, the good-looking, rugged NewEnglander who loved her. forward lay worry and threat within the hands of apowerful, magnetic guy whose mode of lifestyles and love she didn't know...What used to be she doing the following? What used to be Tracy doing during this large mansion whoserooms she couldn't count number and whose hallways have been a bewildering maze?What used to be she doing surrounded by way of servants who appeared made up our minds now not tolet her elevate a finger even if she desired to or now not? What was once she doingin the corporate of lords and women whose venomous gossip and razor-edgedwit may perhaps good were in a international tongue for all she may perhaps sign up for inwith them? exceptionally, what used to be she doing as spouse to the devilishlyhandsome and captivating Duke who now waited for her in her bridal chamber?Clearly, Adrian, the Duke of Hastings, had greatly to coach Tracyabout being a Duchess -- or even extra to benefit if he didn't desire a newAmerican Revolution on his hands....
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