Books like Lydia by Clare Darcy
Lydia Leyland, a striking American beauty, disrupts Regency London’s social scene by arriving during the height of the season and declaring her intention to marry into wealth and status. Her audacious charm keeps two of the era’s most eligible bachelors on tenterhooks, while simultaneously defying the expectations of the proud and exceedingly attractive Lord Northover. Lydia’s presence captivates the season’s most watchful eyes, making her the most compelling heroine of the period.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Clare Darcy
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