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After a life‑shattering loss in a London gaming hall, newly widowed Evelyn Waring turns to the charismatic barrister Sir Hugo Mandamoore for help. As their relationship deepens, Sir Hugo is determined to win her love and to protect her from an unseen foe intent on exposing the dark secret she has buried. Set against the social customs of Regency‑era England, the novel weaves court intrigue, romance, and the challenges of rebuilding a life after tragedy.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Bess Willingham
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