The Duel

by Barbara Metzger

Overview

If only he could go back in time. Then Ian, Karl ol Marden, would not have dueled, and he would not have hit an innocent bystander -- a sickly lad, no less. And he certainly would never have brought the boy's sister, Athena Renslow, to stay at his house without a chaperone. On top of it all, the nineteen-year-old beauty is under the mistaken impression that Ian is the gentle hero who rescued her brother instead of the rogue who practically killed him. So, in order to keep the Renslows' lives from getting any worse, Ian resolves to marry the girl. But, Athena won't let the wealthy, handsome bachelor sacrifice everything for a country nobody, despite the urgings of both their families-and their hearts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798888600764
Publisher:	Untreed Reads
Publication date:	01/12/2023
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.65(d)

Editorial Reviews

Appalled when his bullet ricochets during a duel and wounds innocent teenager Troy Renslow, disreputable rake Ian Maddox, Earl of Marden, accedes to the boy's wishes to bring his sister, Athena, to Marden's home to be with Troy as he recovers. Unfortunately, Ian had thought Attie was a mere child, and when he learns that she is actually 19 and as there is no chaperone in the house, he sees no option but to marry her. Of course, convincing Attie that this is the best course of action is another matter! Lively, funny, and true to the Regency period, this well-written romance puts a fresh twist on a classic plot and is a charmer that is sure to please. Metzger is a RITA Award winning writer (Wedded Bliss) and lives on Long Island. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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