Books like Defiant mistress by Anne Devon
After her bigamist husband abandons her, Louisa Varley, the dazzling former heiress, turns to acting in Brussels. There she attracts the affection of a young soldier, but his older brother, Lord Lyston, vows to thwart their romance. The outbreak of the Battle of Waterloo forces Louisa to return to England, where her encounter with Lord Lyston continues as he keeps watch on her, despite his relentless belief that she is a dangerous temptress.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Anne Devon
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