The Stranger I Wed

As the born-out-of-wedlock daughter of an American mogul, Cora Dove skirts the edges of New York society. When she learns that her inheritance depends on marriage, not maturity, she is forced abroad to find a suitable match beyond the reach of the scandal. Armed with a list of attributes for the ideal aristocrat, Cora arrives in England determined to find husbands for herself and her two sisters. Leopold, the Earl of Devonworth, is also in the market for a marriage of convenience, one with a wealthy wife to fund his political aspirations. Cora and Leopold make a mutually beneficial business deal, but neither realized that love might become part of the bargain. St. George (The Duchess Takes a Husband) begins her “Doves of New York” series with this richly detailed Victorian romance. Narrator Saskia Maarleveld shines as the intelligent, independent American heiress. Her expressive performance captures each moment, from sexy to sincere, and yields an enchanting listening experience.