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Jemma Beaumont, famed for her bold and sometimes scandalous escapades, leaves her affluent life to entertain the world of France following her controversial wedding to the politically ambitious Elijah Beaumont. Her return to England—ready to assume the role of a devoted wife—throws a wrench into Elijah’s expectations of domestic loyalty. The novel delves into the clash between Jemma’s vivacious personality and the societal norms that dictate her new role, while exploring themes of marital expectations and personal identity within the aristocratic class.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Eloisa James
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