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Scandalous romance with a notorious seducer.
If you adore historical romances that whisk you away to a time of opulent balls and daring liaisons, "The Ruthless Rake" promises passion and intrigue. It's a dance of seduction and wit where societal rules clash with raw emotion, perfect for those who revel in the complexity of love against all odds.
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ISBN: 9780330239202
Authors:
Barbara Cartland
Publisher: Macmillan General Books
Date of Publication: 1974-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 158 readers)
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Scandalous romance with a notorious seducer.
If you adore historical romances that whisk you away to a time of opulent balls and daring liaisons, "The Ruthless Rake" promises passion and intrigue. It's a dance of seduction and wit where societal rules clash with raw emotion, perfect for those who revel in the complexity of love against all odds.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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