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Lady Loretta’s father has arranged her marriage to Fabian de Sauerdun, son of le Duc de Sauerdun. As customary among French and British aristocrats, the match is made without her consent, leaving Loretta horrified. Determined to escape, she sneaks to Paris and finds a way to meet Fabian secretly, hoping to prove his rake-like reputation. Yet the encounter shows that the noble dazed heart and spirited Englishwoman may share more than society expects, as fate weaves an unexpected romance.
The novel is set in 1980s historical romance, showcasing the allure and turmoil of aristocratic arranged marriages and the possibility of love amid societal constraints.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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