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Set in 18th-century England, the novel follows Arabella Darlington, a noblewoman, who seeks to win back the love of her former husband, Raymond Olivier, who is now the dissolute Earl of Pembroke. When she and Raymond find themselves in the countryside, they are forced to hide and form a new plan. As Arabella tries to win Raymond back, the story explores the complex relationship between men and women, as well as the struggles of nobility and the dangers of the aristocracy.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Christy English
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