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Eugenia Liddiard stands at the center of a whirlpool of societal pressure. Her guardian, the calculating Countess of Chandos, schemes for her to marry the first suitable aristocrat before the London season concludes. Meanwhile, the former actress turned social power‑broker, Lady Brassborough, presses her to master the charms and wiles deemed essential for a young lady’s success. As relatives, suitors, and even royal representatives gather to influence her future, a newfound dark‑haunted cousin arrives with a proposal to restore his birthright. In this era‑rich comedy of manners, Eugenia discovers her own strength and autonomy.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Clare Darcy
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