Murray Beauclerk, Duke of Grafton, commits a grave injustice against Lady Katherine Richmond in his attempt to exact revenge on the young woman’s father. Consumed by regret and knowing there’s nothing he can do to make amends to the lady, he leaves London for America, where he becomes a powerful and respected man in New York society. Nearly eleven years pass, during which he remains removed from the happenings of London’s aristocracy. However, fate intervenes: his friend, the Earl of Norfolk, appears unexpectedly in his office to inform him of what the Richmonds had so carefully concealed from him. Murray decides to return to London and confront once and for all the past that has held him captive—his guilt hasn’t allowed him to live in peace. He’s well aware he doesn’t deserve Lady Katherine’s forgiveness, but he has nothing left to lose now. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to reach the lady, and nothing and no one will make him change his mind.
Will Katherine be able to forget the past?
Will Murray succeed in making her his duchess?
