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The Penniless Bride

by Nicola Cornick · 2004 · 298 pages

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FROM A PAPER MARRIAGE ... TO WEDDED BLISS?

Lord Robert Selborne intended to kissthe chimney sweep's daughter for luck at his cousin's wedding ... not marryher! But of all the ladies assembled, she was the only one who captured his interest. And unless she became his wife in name only, he would forfeit his inheritance ...

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Having been raised by a brutal father on the London streets, Jemima Jewell had few illusions about life and love. Until Rob's lips met hers in a soul-stirring kiss and he impulsively made her his wife.

And his penniless bride now hoped her love would provide Rob with a fortune far greater than the one he sought ...

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Genre
historical romanceregency romanceromancehistorical fictionregency
Setting
regency
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 298 pages

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