Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie

Duke, the Spy, an Artist, and a Lie Synopsis

Founded by the tons most ingenious countess, the secret society The Widow's Grace comes to the aid of ill-treated widows and wives and helps them regain their fortunes, their families, and sometimes discover true love. . . For adventurous heiress Cecilia Charity Thomas, marrying charming military lieutenant Viscount Gantry to save him from dangerand herself from mercenary suitorswas a painful mistake. Instead of a passionate life together, shes stranded at his chilly mansion with his unaccepting family. Worse, she finds he is actually a spy dedicated to duty over wedlockand secrets over trust. So when she hears her sister has been driven to her death, Cecilia is determined to expose the powerful man responsible. Assisted by The Widows Grace, she flees to Covent Garden with a new identity. But can she elude her formidable husbandeven as the desire between them continues to flare even hotter? Always calm, forever controlled, Gantry has put everything aside to hunt down the traitor who nearly killed him. It's only when Cecilia leaves that he realizes his real duty should have been to her. As she continually outwits him through Londons most perilous streets, Gantry realizes his wife is a resourceful, courageous woman he longs to truly know. But when her pursuit threatens influential enemies, will his and Cecilias only chance to gain justice separate them once and for all?RAVES FOR VANESSA RILEY';Bridgerton fans, if you read just one book on this list, make sure its Vanessa Rileys terrific An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler.' Popsugar ';Riley gifts readers a sparkling love story.' Entertainment Weekly on A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby

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