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Tessa Bellamy lives as a paragon of restraint and prudence in Regency London, choosing logic over the social dazzle of her peers. She is the focus of Lord Jonathan Hartfield, a man reputed to be a ruthless fortune hunter who married a wealthy heiress and is now accused of murdering her for her wealth and his freedom. Tessa, with her keen sense of mind, initially resists the dark allure and commanding presence of Lord Hartfield. Yet for the first time, she allows herself to abandon her usual prudence and pursues the passion and danger that lie ahead.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Hewitt
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