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Elizabeth Beresford becomes an heiress upon her grandmother’s death, thrusting her into the upper‑class social scene of Regency England. Her sister Evadne, hoping to secure a fortune, concocts a ruse that leaves Elizabeth trapped overnight in the family's cellar with Sir Richard Knightley, Evadne’s brother‑in‑law. The prank goes awry when Sir Richard ends up implicated instead of the intended target. Elizabeth, who has blossomed since their youth, finds herself drawn to Sir Richard, while he is open to marriage. Yet Elizabeth is hesitant, harboring a secret she fears might jeopardise their newfound bond.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Ashley
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