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Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century aristocratic society, the novel follows Lady Tempest Brant, who has been told to keep her distance from the Rooke family. When the Marquess of Fairlamb, Mathias Rooke, pursues her, their growing passion creates conflict with entrenched family rivalries and social expectations. The story explores themes of seduction, duty, and the tension between personal desire and societal norms.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Alexandra Hawkins
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