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During the Regency era, aristocratic marriage customs render Heather Mallory’s proposal to the impoverished Lord Ian Cardross a bold defiance of social norms. Believing that marriage is her only way to protect her inherited fortune, Heather offers Cardross financial aid to salvage his family estate, demanding in return the personal liberty she holds most dear.
As their unconventional bargain unfolds, Heather discovers that love may be intertwined with the terms of her deal. Her fierce independence clashes with burgeoning passion, while a glamorous rival schemes to tarnish Heather’s reputation and jeopardize her future happiness. The novel follows their strategic and emotional chess match, exploring themes of agency, honor, and the shifting dynamics of power and affection in Regency society.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Janet Louise Roberts
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