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Set during the Regency period, "The Holly and the Ivy" follows Mary River as she prepares for a festive Christmas in London, guided by her grandmother’s fortuitous prediction. Complications arise when the usually prickly Lord Balfour grows increasingly attentive to Mary. Their relationship is tested by a scandalous misunderstanding and a chaotic Christmas Eve ball, forcing both to confront their feelings and social expectations. The novel blends romance, humor, and historical detail to deliver a charming holiday story.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elisabeth Fairchild
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