Escape of the Duellist

Who is saving whom?

Reckless duellist Viscount Durward has finally gone too far. His latest victim and former friend hangs onto life by a thread, and Durward has no choice but to flee the country. But at the port of Harwich, he encounters the sharp-tongued daughter of a tugboat captain and is so enthralled he lets his ship sail without him.

Carina Jasper is at the end of her tether when Durward enters her life, scattering footpads, judgmental neighbours, and would-be seducers, while helping her father rediscover his lost way. It is easy to fall in love with him. But despite an attempt to shoulder his responsibilities, Durward cannot remain in England.

Carina seeks a new life as a governess and tries to mend her broken heart. At Grand Court, her lively charges take a hand, and all comes to a dangerous head at the wedding of Lord and Lady Sanderly…