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Set against the opulent backdrop of the Court of Versailles, Antonia's daring escape unfolds with the help of the enigmatic Duke of Roxton, whose reputation for danger complicates her trust. As their fates intertwine, her faith in him could lead to both salvation and peril, highlighting themes of loyalty and risk in a treacherous political landscape.

The story unfolds a year after Roxton's heroic rescue of Antonia from the clutches of the Comte de Salvan. Despite Salvan's ongoing schemes from exile, Roxton is resolute in protecting his wife's happiness and ensuring their life together remains untainted by past threats. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against malevolent forces, highlighting Roxton's commitment to safeguarding their future.

Die häusliche Harmonie wird in der Villa erneut gestört, diesmal von einer der ehemaligen Geliebten des Herzogs - der Comtesse Duras-Valfons, die behauptet, Roxton sei der Vater ihres kleinen Sohnes, eine Behauptung, die von den alten Tanten Salvans unterstützt wird. In der Absicht, Antoinias Herzog zu schaden, hoffen sie auch, die Herzogin in Verlegenheit zu bringen, indem sie sie in den Skandal hineinziehen. Jeder französische Adlige mag sich der schockierenden Behauptung der Comtesse über die Vaterschaft ihres kleinen Sohnes bewusst sein, jeder, außer der Herzogin. Als sie die Wahrheit erfährt, bewältigt Antonia dieses Familiendrama auf ihre eigene unnachahmliche Art und Weise.

Ein Jahr vergangen ist, seit Roxton Antonia aus den Fängen seines Cousins, des Comte de Salvan, gerettet hat, setzt Salvan seine heimtückische Einmischung in ihr Leben von seinem Exil aus in Absprache der alten Tanten der Salvans fort.

Set against the backdrop of the opulent Roxton family, this Cinderella romance unfolds in 1786, featuring a love story between a wealthy duke's son and a destitute orphan. The narrative explores themes of class disparity and the transformative power of love within a glittering aristocratic society.

Roxton Family Saga Book 5: Henri-Antoine and Lisa’s Happily Ever After London, 1786. Lord Henri-Antoine has returned from the Grand Tour to a life of privilege and excess. A vast inheritance allows him every indulgence, free from responsibility. Yet, Henri-Antoine maintains a well-ordered existence, going to great lengths to conceal an affliction few understand and many fear. Miss Lisa Crisp is a penniless orphan who relies on the charity of relatives to keep her from the poorhouse. Intelligent and unflappable, Lisa will not allow poverty to define her. She leads a useful life working among the sick poor. Under startling circumstances, Henri-Antoine and Lisa meet. There is instant attraction. When they find themselves attending the same wedding in the country, Henri-Antoine offers Lisa a scandalous proposition, one she should refuse but yearns to accept. Following her heart could ruin them both. A standalone romantic adventure set against the backdrop of Treat, ancestral home of the dukes of Roxton. SATYR’S SON will delight fans of the series with cameos by many beloved characters, while new readers will discover the myriad pleasures and glittering aristocratic world of the Roxton family through the fresh eyes of newcomer Lisa Crisp. SATYR’S SON is a Cinderella story with a heartwarming Happily Ever After.

A mischievous ghost's unexpected return disrupts the lives of the Roxton family, known for their eccentricities. As the aristocratic members navigate their unusual dynamics, they find themselves entangled in an unexpected romance, blending humor and intrigue in a captivating tale of love and the supernatural.