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Miss Sarah Hunter, newly free from the shadows of her past, eagerly anticipates her Season in London and the chance to spend time with Mr. Elworthy, the man who once rescued her life. Their romance, once bright, becomes complicated as rumors and secrets tarnish Elworthy’s honour. The ton increasingly questions his integrity, while Sarah stands as his staunch champion. In defending him, she is pulled deeper into a mystery that tests her judgment, loyalty, and the nature of social customs and mate selection in Regency society.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Herries
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