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Set in Regency England, A Rake's Reform follows Lord Bythorne as he confronts the unexpected flight of his ward, who seeks refuge with the renowned feminist Hester Blayne. Initially bristling with indignation, Bythorne soon finds that Blayne deviates from the fearsome reputation that the gossip of the social circle had given her. The novel explores their evolving relationship against the backdrop of social life and customs of the era.
First publish date: November 1, 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Barbour
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