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Set in Regency England, "Not Just a Governess" follows a single father who engages a young governess to educate his daughter. An enigmatic widow joins the family, and their presence triggers curiosity and secrets, weaving a tapestry of courtly intrigue within the era’s social tapestry.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Carole Mortimer
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