![]() Which was why, when the time arrived for the Marquess of Kayne’s annual May Day Ball, the Duke of Trathen was among the attendees. ![]() But every duke had a duty to his family and his heritage to marry well, produce sons, and pass everything on to the next generation, and Aidan was a man who would never ignore his duty. This stellar resume notwithstanding, the Duke of Trathen was a jilted man, having been abandoned at the altar not once, but twice, and he was a bit skittish about making a third attempt. He had an astute head for business, a keen interest in politics, and was considered by many among the fair sex to be quite a handsome fellow. He was also one of the wealthiest men in Britain, with substantial lands and investments. The 11th Duke of Trathen, Aidan was in possession of half a dozen lesser titles as well. Alliance was a perfectly acceptable reason for matrimony among those of the aristocracy, and Aidan Thomas Carr was a man who could trace his aristocratic lineage to the days of Queen Elizabeth. ![]() Nor were dukes hampered by anything as inconvenient as love. ![]() Dukes were a rare commodity, highly sought in the marriage mart, so it wasn’t as if he lacked a substantial slate of candidates from which to choose. One might think that for a man of his station, choosing a bride would be a relatively straightforward business. ![]() The problem was that when it came to picking the right woman for the job, His Grace was having a serious run of bad luck. The Duke of Trathen needed to find a wife. ![]()
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