The MarquessScarred in a duel for the heart of a capricious woman, a brooding young American leaves the States for the crumbling English manor he has inherited. But fate has a new surprise in store for him, as a beautiful heiress in mortal danger seeks refuge at his estate. Once he tastes the searing heat of her passion, he will again risk everything for another glorious chance at happiness! |
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User Review - CathyGeha - LibraryThingBeauty and the Beast but oh so much more! What a wild and wonderful, action-packed, romance-filled, delightful story set in the early 1800’s. And, it is predominately about family, family ties and ... Read full review
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User Review - Bookworm_Lisa - LibraryThingThe tortured, scarred Marquess, Gavin, meets his match in the fireball Lady's companion, Dillian. Dillian and her cousin, the Lady Blache, find themselves whisked away to a manor that is falling apart ... Read full review
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| Title | The Marquess Volume 8279 of Topaz historical romance |
| Author | Patricia Rice |
| Publisher | Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated, 1997 |
| ISBN | 0451182790, 9780451182791 |
| Length | 380 pages |
| Subjects | › › › Fiction / Romance / Historical / General |
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