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In the Regency era against the backdrop of England’s Cornwall coast, Miss Bethia Pepperell survives a perilous sea escape thanks to Digory Rendel, a rugged stranger who openly admits his low origins and a lifestyle outside the law. Despite her aristocratic status, Bethia resists the social conventions that demand she submit to a suitable match. Rendel’s audacious demeanor and refusal to seek a London marriage alienate both Bethia and the fortune hunters who desire her. Yet, as their paths intertwine, Bethia finds herself drawn to the very man she believed she should despise.
Set amid the social intricacies of early nineteenth‑century England, the story explores themes of class, romance, and personal freedom, while spotlighting distinct characters and settings that define the Regency period.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Charlotte Louise Dolan
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