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Miss Jane Higgenbothe’s life takes a dramatic turn when a tarnished past catches up with her. Having spent years away from London after a scandal involving a statue and a secret affair with Lord Blackburn, Jane returns as a devoted governess to her beautiful niece. Yet the memories of the once‑provoked, once‑provocative evening still linger. Lord Blackburn, who found Jane’s poise and reticence appealing, now tempts her to revisit a relationship that almost materialized years earlier. As Jane balances her dignified role with the temptation of a man who once dared to break her dignity, the story explores the lingering effects of scandal, the resilience of a determined woman, and the complexities of love and honor in Regency society.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Christina Dodd
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