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Catheryn Westering could have settled into a conventional life by marrying the devoted Mr. Edmund Caston, but her restless spirit compels her to abandon that path. She arrives unannounced at the London mansion of her distant cousin, the Earl of Dambroke, and insists he guide her through the glittering labyrinth of Regency society. In the process, Catheryn learns about the dangers of entrusting herself to a man who is both arrogant and attractive, and she discovers that love, especially in society’s sophisticated game, demands more than just bold ambition.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Amanda Scott
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