Mad About the Duke

Summary

madness mad-nes n (14c): the quality or state of being mad: a: rage b: insanity c: extreme folly d: ecstasy, enthusiasm.  And, added in the margins of the dictionary owned by James Tremont, the ninth duke of Parkerton, one additional definition:  e: the state of finding oneself mistaken for a solicitor by a duke-hunting beauty who needs to be enthusiastically taught the true meaning of love.  Rage, insanity, extreme folly, and ecstasy will most likely be involved.

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