The duchess disappeared

"Where have you been, Miss Windham?" The Duke spoke so harshly that Fiona was startled. 'I have...' she began feebly. 'Do not bother to lie!' he said furiously. 'Have you had enough lovemaking tonight or are you looking for more?' To her astonishment, he pulled her roughly into his arms, and kissed her with lips hard and possessive. 'I must struggle. I must free myself,' Fiona thought"--First preliminary page.