Duke of Desire: A Scandalous Love Story in 18th Century England

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ntinued, their passion growing with each stolen moment. They met

d country estate owned by a friend of the Duke's. They arrived separa

roline felt a sense of freedom she had never known before.

the estate, they were intercepted by Lady Caroline's fath

tion. Lady Caroline tried to speak, but the words caught in her throat. She knew that her

ut determined. "I love your daughter, my

he turned to Lady Caroline. "Is this

own her face. "Yes, father," she said.

the Duke. "You are a fool if you think I

ady Caroline, my lord," he said. "And I

his hand as though to strike the Duke. But bef

"Do not stand in the way of our happiness. I lov

er's eyes. He saw the love and determination there, and h

er, then I will not stand in your way. But know this, the path you have chosen will not

heir love was strong enough to withstand any obstacle, and they

ady Caroline and the Duke embraced, knowi