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Briony Langland is a woman of wit and principle who refuses to indulge the shallow games of Regency society. When she confronts the Marquess of Ravensworth—London’s most notorious rake—in her uncle’s library, her bold rebuke sparks a flirtation that challenges both. Briony, determined to maintain her integrity, finds herself drawn to the Marquess’s charm, as he begins to feel a stirring desire for genuine affection. The tale follows their tense interactions, each learning that love, not manipulation, can transform hearts.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Thornton
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