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In the midst of the Napoleonic conflicts, Major Lord Tyverne is wounded behind enemy lines and rescued by a brave redcoat. After the rescuer’s sudden death, Ty resolves to honor his debt by offering his hand in marriage to the redcoat’s sister, Delia Croft. Delia, burdened with a meager retainer and dependent on her family, seeks a marriage of affection rather than obligation. The novel explores how Ty and Delia navigate their responsibilities, expectations, and genuine affection within the constraints of Regency society.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Metzger
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