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In the Regency setting, Henry Faringdon, the new Marquis of Burford, returns to find a surprising secret—his late brother married the woman who captured Henry’s affection, Miss Eleanor Stamford. While mourning and carrying a baby, Eleanor is stunned to meet Henry, who faces competing claims to his lineage, threatening the family’s reputation. The Faringdons must uncover the truth to restore honor and perhaps revive past love.
Concurrently, eighteen‑year‑old Molly Martineau, a governess, yearns for London’s social life and follows the charming Captain Stacey to the city. She becomes his reluctant escort, and the captain is challenged to reconcile his growing affection with the complexities of a woman who is not yet a lady. Together, their stories explore scandal, romance, and the societal expectations of Regency England.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Anne O'Brien
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