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Lucy Ellyson, the improper daughter of an infamous spy, saves the life of the Earl of Clifton. He intends to make her his countess after the war ends, but when he finally is able to return to her, he finds that she′s vanished.
Meanwhile, Lucy is living a new life in the heart of... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Justin Grey, Earl of Clifton: Clifton, aka Gilby
- Lucy Ellyson: now Lady Sterling, aka Goosie
- Malcolm: Clifton's older illegitimate brother
- Mariana: Lucy's sister
- Jack Tremont: aka Mad Jack, son of the old Duke of Parkerton, spy
- Sammy: employee of George Ellyson
- Lady Minerva Standon: one of the 3 Standon widows
- Mickey: a mischievous little boy, part of Lucy's household
- Rusty: employee of George Ellyson
- Clapp: Lucy's companion
- Lady Felicity Standon: current Duchess of Hollindrake, married to the present Duke and head of the family
- Archie Sterling: clerk in Mr. Strout's office, suitor to Lucy
- George Ellyson: spy trainer, Lucy's father
- Lady Elinor Standon: one of the 3 Standon widows
- Mrs. Kewin: George Ellyson's housekeeper
- Penwortham: Add a description of this character.
- Lady Annella: a suitable possible bride for Clifton
- Mr. Pymm: director of the English spy network
- Mr. Otter: part of Lucy's household
- Mr. Strout: Lucy's father's solicitor
- Thomas-William: Ellyson family servant
- Lady Charles: Lucy's former mother-in-law
- Mrs. Hutchinson
- Mr. Moggs: failed suitor of Lucy
- Lord Roche: failed student of George Ellyson
- Drayton
- Mr. Mudgett
- Thatcher: Duke of Hollindrake, head of the family and responsible for Lucy Ellyson Standon until she remarries
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First Sentence edit
Major Thatcher should have been the envy of Society when his grandfather died, for upon the man's passing, Thatcher had been bestowed with the title of Duke of Hollindrake and all the lands, houses and great wealth that came with it.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter 1 - 15
Series & Lists edit
This is book 6 of 8 in The Bachelor Chronicles. (standard series)
Preceded by Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress, and followed by Mad About the Duke.
This is book 901 of 903 in Candlelight Historische Roman. (publisher series)
Preceded by If He's Wild, and followed by Rules of Passion.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elizabeth Boyle (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: December 29, 2009
ISBN: 0061783498
Page Count: 384
Publisher: Avon Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: December 29, 2009
ISBN: 0061783498
Page Count: 384
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3552.O923H69 2010
- Dewey: 813
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