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The shy young Duke of Sale has never known his parents Instead his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware (Gilly for short) has endured twenty-four years of rigorous mollycoddling form his uncle & valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit. So when Gilly hears of Belinda the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin he absconds with glee. No sooner has he entered this new & dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue kidnap & adventure.. . For over fifty years Georgette Heyer was the undisputed queen of historical romantic fiction. The Foundling shows all of her wonderful talents at their best & how she won a huge audience that continues to this day. ...

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