The Accidental Duchess Author:Madeline Hunter A New York Times Bestselling Author Blackmailed over the shocking contents of a manuscript she wrote, Lady Lydia Alfreton takes desperate measures to raise the money to buy it back. Even the arrogant, dangerous Duke of Penthurst is surprised when Lydia arrives at his house ready to bet her innocence against his ten thousand pounds ? a wager he o... more »nce proposed only to warn her off gambling. And when she loses to a simple draw of the cards, Lydia's problems become twofold.« less