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Set in Regency England, Anna takes on the role of governess for two young children whose mother has died. Their distant father, a dashing lord, has largely avoided them. Gradually, Anna’s attentive teaching and warm presence lift the children’s spirits, prompting the lord to reengage with his family and open his heart to a new possibility of companionship.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Diane Gaston
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