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Abigail Weston is a young woman of beauty, wit, and a lucrative dowry that makes her the most sought-after heiress in England. While her parents press her to marry into aristocracy, Abigail longs for a passionate love that sees her for more than her wealth. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Sebastian Vane, a war veteran with a shattered leg and no inheritance, yet who offers her the genuine affection she craves. Their bond grows as Abigail becomes the light in Sebastian’s bleak world. But the arrival of Benedict Lennox, a wealthy and charming heir to an earl, presents a daunting dilemma: a future guaranteed by status or a love founded on mutual respect. Faced with a choice that could redefine her portrait, Abigail must decide whether to pursue the scandal that could ruin her social standing or the conventional path her family dares her to follow.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Caroline Linden
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