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Автор: Julia London
Издательство: HarperCollins
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Жанр произведения: Исторические любовные романы
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isbn: 9781474027809
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       Praise for New York Times bestselling author

      ‘London’s writing bubbles with high emotion as she describes sexual enthusiasm, personal grief and familial warmth. Her blend of playful humour and sincerity imbues her heroines with incredible appeal, and readers will delight as their unconventional tactics create rambling paths to happiness.’

      —Publishers Weekly on The Devil Takes a Bride

      ‘This tale of scandal and passion is perfect for readers who like to see bad girls win, but still love the feeling of a society romance, and London nicely sets up future books starring Honour’s sisters.’

      —Publishers Weekly on The Trouble with Honour

      ‘A delectably sexy hero, an unconventionally savvy heroine and a completely improper business proposal add up to another winner for ever-versatile London.’

      —Booklist on The Trouble with Honour

      ‘This series starter brims with delightful humour and charm.’

      —RT Book Reviews on The Trouble with Honour

      ‘Julia London writes vibrant, emotional stories and sexy, richly drawn characters.’

      —New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter

       THE CABOT SISTERS

      The Trouble With Honour

      The Devil Takes a Bride

      The Scoundrel and the Debutante

      JULIA LONDON is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty romantic fiction novels. Her historical romance titles include the popular Desperate Debutantes series, the Scandalous series and the Secrets of Hadley Green series. She has also penned several contemporary women’s fiction novels with strong romantic elements, including the Pine River trilogy, Summer of Two Wishes, One Season of Sunshine and A Light at Winter’s End. She has won the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and has been a four-time finalist for the prestigious RITA® Award for excellence in romantic fiction. She lives in Austin, Texas.

      The Devil

      Takes a Bride

      Julia London

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      To Nitty, who has made my life immeasurably easier

      Contents

       Cover

       About the Author

       Title Page

       Dedication

       CHAPTER SIX

       CHAPTER SEVEN

       CHAPTER EIGHT

       CHAPTER NINE

       CHAPTER TEN

       CHAPTER ELEVEN

       CHAPTER TWELVE

       CHAPTER THIRTEEN

       CHAPTER FOURTEEN

       CHAPTER FIFTEEN

       CHAPTER SIXTEEN

       CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

       CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

       CHAPTER NINETEEN

       CHAPTER TWENTY

       CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

       CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

       CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

       EPILOGUE

       Extract

       Endpage

       Copyright

       PROLOGUE

      Autumn of 1810

      AT THE END of the hunting season, before the winter set in, the Earl of Clarendon hosted a soiree at his London home for the families of Quality that had come to town. He included, in his coveted invitations, his closest friends, all of whom had august titles and impeccable social connections.

      The Earl of Beckington and his wife; his son, Lord Sommerfield, Augustine Devereaux; and his two eldest stepdaughters—Miss Honor Cabot and Miss Grace Cabot—were invited to attend. That the two youngest Beckington stepdaughters, Miss Prudence Cabot and Miss Mercy Cabot, were not included in the invitation caused quite a ruckus at the Beckington London townhome, which resulted in many tears being shed. The youngest, Mercy Cabot, vowed that she