The Black Duke's Prize

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Morrow/Avon, 1995. Book. Very Good Minus. Soft cover. 1st Printing. Very rare edition, first time in paperback, May 1995. Condition is very good minus with some creasing on cover and corners with some chipping. cover art is bright and glossy. Some tanning to inside of book. Some minor warping to back pages and cover, may have gotten damp, but no stains.Slight slant to spine.......*We have other titles in this genre in stock and give discounts in shipping on additional books sent in the same package, please contact us for more info.**.......WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAG TO PROTECT CONDITION OF BOOK....Summary -. Exiled to London by a disreputable uncle, Katherine Ralston arrives for the Season in despair-certain that her scheming guardian intends to sell the family manse in her absence. Helpless to prevent the outrage, she is caught up in the mad whirl of balls and galas-only to discover herself dancing with the notorious "Black Duke" of Sommesby. Though his boudoir escapades are the talk of the tom. Nicholas Baron swears he is done with amorous dallying-yet he takes an immediate interest in the spirited Katherine and her singular dilimma. No innocent waif, Kate naturally suspects trickery. But it may well be the miss has truly capured the rogue's heart....