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Foolish Fancy centers on Frances Dean—known to friends and family as Fancy—who holds firm convictions about a woman’s right to education, independence, and refusal to bow to male tyranny. Her world turns upside down when the charming but dangerously alluring Earl of Wychfield enters her life. While Fancy prides herself on being prepared to resist his seductive sway, the presence of the stunning Lady Celeste Standon—an entirely available and captivating rival—creates a formidable test of her resolve. Set within Regency‑era social customs, the novel explores themes of class, gender expectations, and the struggle for autonomy.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Dawn Lindsey
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