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Quadrille
Quadrille
Quadrille
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A marriage of convenience becomes a battle of wills in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author . . .

Lord Hubert Challenge married Mary for her money, but she wants more from her handsome husband—and before long chaos reigns in their unhappy household. Flirtations with others spark jealous outbursts, attempts at seduction go awry, and it soon seems clear that a generous dowry does not a happy marriage make.

But Mary is willing to take on any challenge—and that includes the stubborn Lord Challenge—in this feisty tale of wooing and warring, originally published under the name Marion Chesney.

“The best of the Regency writers.” —Kirkus Reviews
LanguageEnglish
Release dateOct 26, 2011
ISBN9780795320873
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M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton (1936-2019), the “Queen of Crime” (The Globe and Mail), was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels -- the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV and public television -- as well as the Hamish Macbeth series and the Edwardian Murder Mysteries featuring Lady Rose Summer. Born in Scotland, she started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms and her maiden name, Marion Chesney. In 2006, M.C. was the British guest of honor at Bouchercon.

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    In the best Chesney tradition of slightly thick men and women, and women who have a mind of their own comes book 7. Funny read as usual.

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