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Twenty‑eight and resigned to a life without marriage, Alexandra Farrish takes on the role of chaperone for her beautiful yet prickly younger sister, Didi. During a bustling London season, Didi quickly captures courtship attention, including that of the Marquess of Malvern, one of the capital’s most eligible bachelors. As Alexandra spends increasing time with the Marquess, her own feelings begin to surface, challenging her commitment to her sister’s future. In this Regency romance, Alexandra’s headstrong spirit is tested by love, duty, and the societal expectations of the era.
First publish date: February 1, 1991
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Dorothy Mack
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