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Elizabeth Corbett, seen as a drab figure after marrying a cousin she did not love, has recently been transformed and celebrated in London society. She is brought to Lord Alex Waring’s house, who has long favored the flamboyant Morgana Tremayne. Their marriage presents Elizabeth with a daunting challenge, as she must navigate the social expectations of Regency England and outmaneuver an unfamiliar husband in order to secure her place and reclaim her heart.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Hillary
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