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In the second installment of the *Related Regencies* series, Clarissa James, a young widow, must balance her brother’s lively spirit with securing a suitable match for her younger sister, Julia. With Julia’s scandalous flirtation toward a handsome and sophisticated lord approaching their London season, Clarissa finds her own happiness slipping into the background. As she navigates family responsibilities and societal expectations, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Regency‑era England.
The narrative focuses on Clarissa’s quiet perseverance, her protective instincts toward Julia, and the delicate dance of courtship within the high society of early 19th‑century London.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cathleen Clare
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