An estate on the line. A marriage of convenience. A bride with a hidden past. Read the
spellbinding new Regency novel from multi-award-winning author Sally Gardner. AN ESTATE ON
THE LINE. 1796. Duval Harlington recently released from prison in France is on his way
home. Memories of the tranquil family estate kept his spirits high through his worst days in La
Force so it is no small sorrow to return and find Muchmore thrown into chaos. His despicable
father he learns has died. And while he has left the estate to Duval there is one small
stipulation: he must be married or else lose everything. A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. With
only two days and seven hours to find a wife devoted bachelor Duval is prepared to walk away.
But then he stumbles upon a wife sale.With women being bought and sold like chattels Duval is
horrified by what he sees. Until he lays eyes on one intriguing figure. A BRIDE WITH A HIDDEN
PAST. Duval makes an extravagant bid and he and Edmée are married with minutes to spare. But
little does Duval know this is only the beginning of his troubles. For Edmée is not who she
says she is and her secrets will soon threaten to dismantle everything he holds dear.
