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The King of the Castle Gothic Romance Paperback Book by Victoria Holt 1968
Move Over, Kitty!
Make way for Percy, Duchess of Harford (nicknamed the Duchess Hotspur). Here is another robust 18th Century tale by Rosamond Marshall and another lusty, red-headed wench with a passion and temper more torrid than Kitty's and a lady rather than a commoner-more versed in intrigue than her predecessor.
When tempestuous Percy met the quick-tempered journalist Tom Ligonier sparks were bound to fly. They met, quarreled, met to love and quarrel again and became the center of a plot that included riot and murder, threatened her title and holdings, his newspaper project, and the very existence of their love.
Here is a colorful picture of old London with its refuse-strewn streets and costly balls, its scheming noblemen and desperate thugs-saucy servants like the fiery Tiger Jim who was small in size but mighty in amours. Behind the scenes of Duchess Hotspur seethes a world of backstairs intrigue as the great figures of high society use their servants to discover secrets of business and bed chamber. The Critics Rave ...
Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Light staining on interior and exterior. Cover fraying along the edges. White marks on front and back cover. Spine has some issues at the bottom and is torn (See photo #3).
Previous owner signed their name on the inside front cover, and first page. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.
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