Three Weeks With Lady Desperate Duchesses

Three Weeks With Lady X (Desperate Duchesses Book 7)

by Eloisa James

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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When private investigator Jack Hartigan is hired by the wealthy Duchess of Devonshire to find her missing dog, he expects a straightforward case. But as he delves into the investigation, he soon realizes that there is more to this case than meets the eye.

The duchess is a complex and enigmatic woman, and Hartigan quickly finds himself drawn into her world of wealth, privilege, and secrets. He also finds himself attracted to her, but he knows that he must remain professional if he wants to solve the case.

As Hartigan digs deeper, he uncovers a web of intrigue and danger that threatens not only the duchess but also her family and friends. He must race against time to find the missing dog and expose the truth before it is too late.

Chapter 1: The Missing Dog

Jack Hartigan sat in his office, nursing a cup of coffee and staring at the photo of the missing dog. The dog, a small Yorkshire Terrier named Coco, had been missing for three days, and the duchess was desperate to find her.

"I'll find your dog, Duchess," Hartigan said to himself. "I promise."

Hartigan left his office and headed to the duchess's mansion. The mansion was a sprawling estate, set on acres of land. Hartigan was greeted by the duchess's butler, who led him to the duchess's study.

The duchess was a beautiful woman, with long blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. She was dressed in a flowing white gown, and she looked worried.

"Mr. Hartigan," the duchess said, "I'm so glad you're here. Coco has been missing for three days, and I'm desperate to find her."

"I'll do everything I can, Duchess," Hartigan said.

Hartigan spent the next few hours interviewing the duchess and her staff. He learned that Coco was a very friendly dog, and that she loved to play. Hartigan also learned that the duchess had received a ransom note, demanding $100,000 for Coco's safe return.

Hartigan knew that this was a serious case, and he decided to start his investigation by following the ransom note.

Chapter 2: The Ransom Note

Hartigan followed the ransom note to a seedy part of town. He found the address on the note, and he knocked on the door.

The door was opened by a man with a shaved head and a goatee. The man looked at Hartigan suspiciously.

"What do you want?" the man asked.

"I'm here about the dog," Hartigan said.

"What dog?" the man asked.

"The Yorkshire Terrier," Hartigan said. "The one that was kidnapped."

The man's eyes widened. "You're a cop," he said.

"No, I'm a private investigator," Hartigan said.

"Well, you're not welcome here," the man said. "Get out."

Hartigan started to turn away, but then he heard a whimpering sound coming from inside the house. Hartigan turned back to the man and pushed his way past him.

Hartigan followed the whimpering sound to a back room. In the room, he found Coco, tied up and gagged.

Hartigan untied Coco and took her back to the duchess. The duchess was overjoyed to see her dog again, and she thanked Hartigan profusely.

Hartigan was glad that he had found Coco, but he knew that his work was not yet finished. He still needed to find out who had kidnapped Coco, and why.

Chapter 3: The Hidden Identity

Hartigan continued his investigation, and he soon learned that the man who had kidnapped Coco was a known criminal. The man's name was Tony "The Rat" Rizzo, and he was wanted for questioning in connection with several other crimes.

Hartigan tracked Rizzo to a warehouse in the industrial district. Hartigan knew that Rizzo was dangerous, but he was not afraid. He had been in this situation many times before, and he knew what to do.

Hartigan entered the warehouse and found Rizzo waiting for him. Rizzo was armed with a gun, and he was not afraid to use it.

"What do you want?" Rizzo asked.

"I want to know why you kidnapped Coco," Hartigan said.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Rizzo said.

Hartigan knew that Rizzo was lying, but he needed to get him to talk. Hartigan reached into his pocket and pulled out a photo of Coco.

"This is Coco," Hartigan said. "She's the dog you kidnapped."

Rizzo looked at the photo, and his eyes widened. "How did you get that?" he asked.

"I found her," Hartigan said. "And now I'm going to find you."

Hartigan charged at Rizzo, and the two men began to fight. Hartigan was smaller than Rizzo, but he was faster and more agile. Hartigan landed several punches on Rizzo, and Rizzo was knocked out.

Hartigan called the police, and Rizzo was arrested. Hartigan had solved the case, and he had found Coco. The duchess was so grateful to Hartigan that she gave him a large reward.

Hartigan was glad that he had been able to help the duchess, but he knew that his work was not yet finished. There were still other criminals out there, and Hartigan was determined to bring them to justice.

Three Weeks With Lady X (Desperate Duchesses Book 7)

by Eloisa James

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
File size	:	861 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	403 pages

FREE