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Philip Langhorne serves as a physician in the British army during the Napoleonic campaigns. Returning to England, he unexpectedly inherits a baronetcy, propelling him into the upper echelons of society and the London marriage market. At a fashionable ball he meets the stunning Lady Vanessa, whose curiosity is piqued by his charm and wry sense of humor. Their romance develops swiftly, yet it is quickly threatened by jealous courtiers who dislike his medical profession and his past. Feeling unsupported, Philip withdraws from London society. Years later, during the battle of Waterloo, Lady Vanessa finally recognizes his talent and integrity, rekindling their connection.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Ellen Fitzgerald
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