The Duke and the Interloper

A dastardly man, a fortune to be lost, and a Duke's heart that is closed to love. Can a courageous orphan breakthrough and find happiness for all?Victoria Emerson is an orphan, used to fending for herself in London's best boarding school. She is excited to finally be going home to be with her only living relation, her Aunt Augusta. However, what she discovers upon her arrival is distressing. Aunt Augusta is engaged to a charming younger man looking to refill his coffers. Victoria will not let her loving aunt be taken advantage of, but what can she do? Handsome widower Henry Seymour, the Duke of Kentridge, is Victoria's last hope. Unfortunately, Henry is used to keeping to himself and has no interest in helping Victoria. But there is a spark in Victoria that Henry cannot ignore. She awakens a part of him that has been long dead. Henry is fearful of opening his heart once again, can she encourage him to do so?Will Henry and Victoria arrive in time to help her aunt see the truth? Can Victoria help Henry begin living once again? Will he see the possibilities standing before his eyes? Will anyone find their happily ever after? Find out in the Duke and the Interloper by Bestselling Author Charlotte Darcy.