The Uncouth Duke of Longford by Sally Forbes

“I have no intention of dancing this evening, not even for some poor little miss who cannot find another gentleman to dance with her…”

Andrew, the Duke of Longford, is known for his beastly behavior after the suspicious death of his father. Fearing for his own life and the life of anyone who would come close to him, he isolates himself and becomes rude and uncaring towards others.
Miss Rachel Grifford, a gentle young woman, faces a challenging home life due to her selfish older sister. As the second daughter of a viscount, she also endures her parents’ demeanour who ignore her to satisfy the older sister’s demands and avoid her tantrums.
Rachel and Andrew cross paths and, driven by different circumstances, they grow closer as Rachel helps the Duke try to find the person behind the three murder attempts towards him. As their bond deepens, they also discover their love for each other but will they have time to relish their love or will the culprit accomplish his dark plans?