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When the Duke of Portsmouth offers Evangeline de Beauchamp, a half‑French young woman, a position as his son’s nanny, she expects a modest life of service. Instead she discovers the Duke’s burning desire for her and the hidden intricacies of aristocratic courtship. Evangeline must balance her responsibilities, play the role of an experienced widow, and confront a man who wields both influence and charm as surely as he does his horses. Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century English society, the novel unfolds as a historical romance that explores class, loyalty, and the power of truth.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Catherine Coulter
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