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Lady Tabitha’s first season in society ended in tragedy with her father’s scandalous death and a heartbreaking parting from the man she began to love. Several years later she returns to London, accompanied by her youngest sister who is determined to protect the family’s reputation.
In London, Lord Lovell—whom Tabitha still remembers—quickly shows her renewed interest. Yet Tabitha’s joy is tempered by doubt, as she questions whether the Lord’s affection can endure given her family’s “blackened” standing in society.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Ellen Fitzgerald
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