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Lady Cornelia Dagenham, her sister‑in‑law Aurelia, and their friend Liv Lacey arrive at Vivacious "Liv"’s newly inherited home in Cavendish Square, hoping to make the most of a brief respite in Regency‑era London. The trio’s plans are disrupted when Viscount Bonham, a dashing aristocrat with the means to purchase the property, turns up offering an intriguing proposition.
Bonham’s charisma and charm are irresistible to Cornelia, and a spark of passion quickly eclipses her initial doubts. Yet their affair carries danger: Bonham leads a double life as a Crown code‑breaker, guarding secrets that could endanger everyone close to him. As the luxurious ballrooms and hidden corridors of high society come into play, Cornelia must decide whether she can trust this mysterious stranger and what truly lies concealed within the walls of Cavendish Square.
A tale of romance, intrigue, and the peril of secrets, the novel paints a vivid portrait of Regency society and the fierce conflicts beneath its polished surface.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jane Feather
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