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Cecily, a striking young actress, enters the glittering circles of 19th‑century London, where her dazzling presence sparks intrigue among the city’s elite. The dashing aristocrat Robert Ranleigh, leader of London’s male society, is drawn into her world when Cecily—claiming kinship—seeks his aid. Her vivacious spirit challenges his hardened demeanor, revealing vulnerable emotions beneath a guarded exterior. Together, they navigate the fashions, expectations, and hidden desires of a society defined by its rigid codes and rapid change.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Clare Darcy
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