Books like The First Waltz by Donna Bell
Lady Annabelle Fairfax, a sheltered and widowed woman of thirty‑six, retreats to her countryside estate after marrying off her daughter Phoebe. The quiet of rural life is disrupted when Sir Neville Colston, a cynical and elegant gentleman, becomes intrigued by Annabelle. His bold kiss sparks both passion and doubt, as she questions whether his motives are sincere or driven by her fortune. Meanwhile, Sir Neville’s attempts to guide Phoebe in selecting a suitable match are shadowed by his own growing feelings for Annabelle, challenging his lifelong resistance to matrimonial commitment.
Set against the backdrop of Regency London’s fashions and manners, the novel explores themes of love, social expectation, and the tug‑of‑war between propriety and desire.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Donna Bell
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