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In the shadowy underbelly of London's aristocracy, Juliet Winterton faces a traditional arranged marriage to the notorious Viscount Hawkswood. Desperate for change, she flees to the picturesque estate of his brother, the Viscount Hawkswood, where she dons the guise of his wife while he remains abroad. Their lives intertwine in a charming and comedic tale of mistaken identity, social norms, and the clash of cultures between two worlds. The story unfolds as the reader navigates the intricate web of Regency society and the delicate balance of expectations between upper and lower classes.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Emily Hendrickson
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