Cotillion
Georgette Heyer
A shy girl agrees to a fake engagement to escape her guardian — and falls for the wrong cousin.
Description
The three nephews of cantankerous Mr Penicuik know better than to ignore his summons, especially when it concerns the bestowal of his fortune. "From the Trade Paperback edition."
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