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Mary Fleming and John Bexley enter into a marriage of propriety, arranged to satisfy their families. John departs almost immediately for a two‑year diplomatic mission, leaving Mary in a quiet, obedient role. When he returns, the years apart have transformed their perceptions and their relationship, revealing that what they thought they knew about each other was far from true. Their reunion tests the limits of loyalty, passion, and societal expectations in Regency society.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jane Ashford
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