The Knave of Hearts // The Innocent Heiress — Barbara Cartland

KNAVE OF HEARTS
He was altogether the wrong sort of guardian for a beautiful young heiress -- a worldly rake and heartbreaker to guard the morals of an innocent child just out of school!

But such was the fascination of the dashing Duke of Melcombe that Ravella could not leave his side. Her adoration led her into the gaming houses -- and worse. But always the Duke was there to rescue her.

Was it only her fortune that attracted him? What if she were penniless? A strange twist of fate was to give Ravella the answer....

Heroine: Ravella Shane