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The title of 'The Wicked Proposal' is a play on words, evoking the traditional idea of a husband hunt in a specific historical context. The novel follows Lady Penelope Winthrop, a wealthy widow with the means to secure a husband, and Lord Harford, a cynically wealthy lord who is introduced to her as a guide to the marriage mart. As Penelope embarks on her shopping spree, she soon finds herself in the hands of Harford, who turns out to be completely different from what she imagined. The book is a blend of traditional regency romance with a modern twist, exploring themes of societal expectations, love, and the complexities of courtship in the 18th century.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Emily Hendrickson
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