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During the Regency era, Moira Pattinger publicly vows to marry the first man she sees the next day, in defiance of her father’s stringent plans for her future. When she spots a rough, bootless stranger resting in the family stables, she invites him into her life, coaxing him into playing along with her audacious promise. As their charade grows, Moira learns more about her enigmatic fiancé than she expected—discovering a tender longing that shifts her understanding of marriage, love, and self-determination.
First publish date: May 1, 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Mansfield
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