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Lady Henrietta Maclellan, a country maiden, yearns for the excitement of a London season. When she encounters the charismatic Simon Darby, she is drawn into a whirlwind of passion, romance, and social intrigue. Their budding affair challenges societal expectations and invites scandal, while Henrietta discovers her own voice through writing. Eloisa James weaves together the delicate balances of Regency court life, heartfelt desire, and the transformative power of self-expression.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Eloisa James
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