Books like Cherished by Elizabeth Thornton
Elizabeth Thornton’s third novel in her trilogy transports readers from revolution‑burned France to the genteel settings of England and North America. Lady Emily Brockton, thrust into a marriage of convenience, is left alone when her French husband, the infamous Leon Devereux, flees to America. Five years later, their paths cross again at a London ball, where Emily finds herself drawn to a masked stranger, only to discover that the man behind the mask is the very Leon who once claimed her. As secrets unfold and enemies emerge, Emily is forced to confront her lingering feelings and the peril that threatens to separate her from the man she thought she would despise. The story explores themes of love, honor, and survival against the backdrop of Regency society and the looming national crises of the era.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Thornton
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