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    A Pleasurable Shame
    A Pleasurable Shame
    A Pleasurable Shame
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    A Pleasurable Shame

    By Linda Skye

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    France, 1067. Giselle believes she only has a loveless arranged marriage in her future – until the son of her feudal lord claims droit du seigneur, the right to take her virginity. The young peasant woman feels a scandalous thrill at being wanted by the handsome and virile Eustache de Fiennes. If she is to be ruined, she vows to take pleasure in her fate – and to do everything she can to ensure Eustache is not content with just one night of passion…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateJul 1, 2012
    ISBN9781460884218
    A Pleasurable Shame
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    Linda Skye

    LINDA SKYE was born to Filipino parents in the United States and raised in Canada. She is a modern-day nomad, moving across country and ocean with her military husband. She currently lives in Canada and spends her free time writing, taking care of her two baby boys and dreaming of adventures at home and abroad. Linda specializes in teaching languages and literature. Though she is currently teaching at a local university, Linda is a full-time daydreamer with a passion for the exotic.

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