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The Six Sisters, Minerva By M. C. Beaton

Tasked with finding a rich husband to restore the family's ailing fortunes, raven-haired Minerva, eldest daughter of an impecunious vicar, is dispatched under the wing of the disreputable old Lady Godolphin. But her London debut is marred by her habit of speaking her mind. The eligible Lord Sylvester Comfrey decides to give her lessons in the gentle art of attracting the opposite sex but his expert teaching result in some surprising consequences.
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Tasked with finding a rich husband to restore the family's ailing fortunes, raven-haired Minerva, eldest daughter of an impecunious vicar, is dispatched under the wing of the disreputable old Lady Godolphin. But her London debut is marred by her habit of speaking her mind. The eligible Lord Sylvester Comfrey decides to give her lessons in the gentle art of attracting the opposite sex but his expert teaching result in some surprising consequences.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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