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From Loretta Chase, New York Times bestselling author and one of the genre’s most beloved authors, the first in a new series about three men, known as the Dis-Graces, who vie for the title of The Worst Duke in London-and only the right heroine can tame the beast ![]() ![]() ‘Zenith is an outstanding read and one of my new favourites. ‘I thought this book was absolutely fantastic and had a great cast of characters.’ Holly Moore, Amazon Reviewer ‘I was torn between wanting to read as fast as my eyes could manage and wanting to savour spending time with the characters I grew to love.’ Amazon Reviewer ![]() I need the next one like I need air.’ Rachael A, Amazon Reviewer Perfect for fans of Marie Lu, Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. When a routine mission goes awry, the all-girl crew’s resilience is tested as they find themselves in a most unfamiliar place: at the mercy of a powerful bounty hunter connected to Andi’s past and a harrowing betrayal. 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