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Duplicity Part 1 In a land ruled by a Duke, whispers of rebellion simmer as discontent with the Duke's governance spreads. Grondy, a man from the marsh, recounts the brutality inflicted on his people, and Yildi, a settler on the northern border, details the havoc wreaked on Havilan. The rebels, meeting in a local pub, agree to send scouts to assess support for their cause. Meanwhile, Jameson, son of the Duke, grapples with the betrayal of a trusted advisor and vows to avenge his father's death. The story follows Aylee Hembry, a young woman living in the independent village of Bennigton, where tensions rise with the arrival of a new portreeve and the meddling of Malchus Lorne, a young man with mysterious origins and an unyielding fixation on Aylee. As Aylee navigates the complexities of her village life, she encounters a handsome, mysterious nobleman who stirs both intrigue and unease. The story weaves a captivating tale of rebellion, betrayal, and the clash between power, duty, and personal desires. Comparable works include The Scarlet Pimpernel Northanger Abbey

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