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Arabella Tallant, the eldest daughter of a penniless country clergyman, sees London as her ticket to a better life and, ideally, to a wealthy husband. With her beauty and virtue, she enjoys the protection of a godmother and embarks on her first London season. During her journey, her carriage breaks down outside the hunting lodge of the affluent and socially prominent Robert Beaumaris. Their chance meeting leads to a series of theatrical misunderstandings, rousing Arabella into the social circle of London’s elite. Although surrounded by many suitors, her eyes are set on Beaumaris, a handsome and devoted bachelor. Curiosity, hope, and romance are entertained, as the story unfolds among the city’s high society.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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