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Aurora Halle McPhee, a bright and modest young woman, is set to marry the handsome, well‑bred Harland Podell. When Aurora discovers that Podell’s wife’s brother interrupts their wedding, she learns that her new husband is secretly engaged to another woman. The discovery sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation.
Enter Kenyon Warriner, Earl of Windham, a noble determined to thwart Podell’s duplicity and safeguard Aurora’s reputation. The earl’s commitment forces him to consider an unexpected marriage to preserve her honor, casting new light on duty, love, and integrity in Regency society.
Set against the backdrop of historic England’s Regency era, the tale weaves romance, scandal, and loyalty into a captivating story of bigamy and honor.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Metzger
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