When Kasia’s father threatens to marry her off, she runs away to become a Governess to the Duke of Dreghorn’s unruly nephew.

As Kasia gains the trust of the child, she earns first the respect and then the growing affection of the Duke. But when she and the boy are kidnapped the stakes are irrevocably raised and the Duke’s daredevil reputation is once again tested as he endeavours to rescue them.

A fast-paced, swoon-worthy historical romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Sarah M. Eden and Julianne Donaldson.






In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, 'Jigsaw', a racy society thriller.

After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.