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These Old Shades, a brief yet striking tale by Georgette Heyer, transports readers to the court of Louis XV, where the Duke of Avon—known for his cunning and reputation—encounters a ragged youth named Leon, who proves to be the talented and beautiful Leonie.
Leonie arrives disguised as a boy, but her true lineage links her to the powerful Comte de Saint Vire. Forced into service, she becomes the Duke’s confidante, and through their interactions she uncovers both a planned vengeance against the comte and the possibility of a rightful inheritance.
As the Duke’s schemes unfold amid the glittering salons of Versailles, León’s transformation into a captivating aristocrat challenges his expectations and forces him to confront the emotions stirred by his own past and the woman who holds his family’s future.
First publish date: 1926
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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