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When Lady Marianne Carstairs unexpectedly inherits a significant estate after the late Earl of Melford, she must adjust from her rural life on a Yorkshire farm to the sophisticated world of Regency London. As the entrusted guardian of her new wealth, she encounters the handsome and charming Lord Lunswick. Amid this transition, Marianne navigates the complexities of love, friendships, and family loyalty while balancing her responsibilities and the expectations of the ton.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Dorothy Mack
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