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Gilda’s life is turned upside down when her long‑lost sister Heloise arrives from London, bringing wealth and the promise of a match with the affluent Marquis of Staverton. The reunion is short‑lived, however, as Heloise dies from a laudanum overdose. Determined to protect her family’s future, Gilda assumes Heloise’s identity and seeks help from the sister’s influential godmother. As she navigates high society, the Marquis’s charming presence draws her in, while clues point to a deeper betrayal within Heloise’s circle. The novel explores themes of family loyalty, deception, and the pursuit of love in a historical setting.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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