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When Ruel Chouteau returns after a presumed death, he surprises everyone by mock‑proposing to Anne Webster, a common housemaid. Anne survives a supposed fatal injury and, recognizing Ruel’s promise, agrees to the marriage. The union forces the couple to confront an unexpected future together, while Ruel faces obligations both to Anne and the community.
The story explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations during the Regency era, highlighting the dynamics between nobility and household employees.
First publish date: September 30, 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Catherine Palmer
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