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The story follows Damaris Chance, a young woman who has long dreaded marriage. When she meets the dashing and somewhat rebellious Freddy Monkton‑Coombes, their encounter quickly turns into a compromise that compels her to accept a wedding she never imagined.
Set against the backdrop of social customs and family dynamics of the period, the novel explores themes of deception and the evolving nature of man‑woman relationships. With sisters and other family members weaving in and out, readers are taken through a tale of romance, suspense, and the social expectations that shape the characters’ lives.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Gracie
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