Can she risk her heart on a man she cannot trust?

Forced from London, Melanie seeks refuge as housekeeper in a secluded country estate.
Her employer -- a handsome widower with a charming daughter -- seems the answer to her quiet dreams. Yet shadows cling to him, secrets he will not share.
Drawn to his warmth but tormented by his silence, Melanie despairs of happiness. Can she escape her past, uncover his truth, and risk her heart on a future that may never be hers?
Perfect for fans of Victorian romance with a touch of mystery and gothic allure, Runaway Duchess is a tale of passion, peril, and second chances.

"This is a thoroughly enjoyable true-to-the-genre romance." Helen Hollick
"A must read for lovers of romantic historical novels." Joan Fallon
"A thoroughly enjoyable romantic Victorian adventure." Francine Howarth

Available in Kindle & Paperback format.
Previously published as The Gavington Affair by Black, Jen (AUTHOR).

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• Publication Date: December 8, 2013
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• Print Length: 303 Pages
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