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The Warrior and The Duke: A Historical Romance

Historical Romance
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In a remote mountain village in Hong Kong, Annalee Montague grapples with a mysterious past and a unique identity. Raised by her wise shifu, she learns that true strength lies within, not in outward appearances. Immersed in the ways of kung fu, Annalee's world is shaken when she crosses paths with the haughty Duke of Kensington, Hugh Edwin Kingsley. As the Duke's exploitative schemes threaten her community, Annalee must navigate a treacherous path between loyalty and self-discovery. Will she stand tall against injustice, even as her own people question her allegiance? Annalee's journey is a riveting tale of courage, identity, and the power of choice in a world of conflicting loyalties. In the glittering world of Hong Kong's elite, Hugh Kingsley's unfaltering grasp on money and power is unquestioned until a chance encounter with a mysterious woman who uncannily resembles a childhood companion threatens to unravel his carefully constructed world. Despite their mutual animosity, the enigmatic Annalee exerts an inexplicable magnetism on Hugh, leading him on a tumultuous journey of self-discovery.

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