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The Foundling follows 24‑year‑old Adolphus Gillespie Ware, the 7th Duke of Sale, who wrestles with the expectations of aristocratic duty and his desire for a genuine romance. Arranged to wed Harriet Presteigne, his childhood friend, Gilly is eager to find love rather than glory.
When a mysterious foundling, Belinda, escapes dangerous pursuers, Gilly takes a clandestine journey to the countryside to shelter her, confronting blackmail, a runaway schoolboy, and other perils. With Harriet’s assistance, he navigates the threats, revealing a courageous side beneath his formal exterior.
Set in Regency‑era Great Britain, the novel blends era politics, social customs, and comedic intrigue with an underlying romantic thread, all within a tightly crafted, lighthearted adventure.
First publish date: 1948
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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