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The Veiled Bride follows the unlikely romance between Rosina Charlton, a penniless orphan ascending the ranks of marriage, and Lord Raith, a nobleman whose striking beauty is marred by a cruel scar. Afraid of rejection by society, Raith believes only a convenient bride can tame his wounded pride. When Rosina steps into the marriage aisle, the truth of his condition is laid bare, challenging her to shift his perception and to prove that affection can transcend physical disfigurement. Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century aristocratic traditions, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the societal pressures that bind the nobility together.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Bailey
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