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Set against the intricate social backdrop of Regency England, *The Lydeard Beauty* follows the life of Susan Bracken, a striking young woman who feels certain that marriage is inevitable—but she has never imagined love. Susan's expectations shift when she encounters Lord John Fairfax, an elegant and affluent nobleman who appears to be more captivated by her mother’s beauty than by Susan herself. Though Susan is striking and confident, she constantly worries she cannot compete with her mother’s allure. The arrival of a brash, spendthrift young man threatens to upend Susan’s world, forcing her to confront her feelings and the fragile boundaries of her social circle. The novel explores themes of love, self-worth, and the consequences of social ambition during the Regency period.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Audrey Blanshard
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