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In the refined world of Regency England, Chloe Hardwick adopts the role of a buttoned‑up spinster to maintain composure at the stately home of the Marquess of Marland. Yet beneath the polished exterior, Chloe longs to be truly known—not merely as the efficient assistant the Marquess sees, but as a woman with her own desires. Escaping her master’s cold detachment, she leaves to discover herself in London, where the Marquess, determined to win her back, follows. There, he confronts the real Chloe—one who has begun to unbutton her own life and expectations.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Deb Marlowe
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