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Set in Regency England, The Moonlight Wish follows Lady Edwina Langston as she eschews her inheritance to escape an arranged marriage. While gazing at the moon and longing for self-determination, she finds herself drawn into Brighton’s lively social scene. There, the sharp‑witted Lady Xanthe Simms watches as Edwina’s casino card‑playing skill brings her newfound fortune, and the disillusioned Viscount Ashtead offers both assistance and romance.
Edwina must navigate the duplicitous world of etiquette, gambling, and inheritance, deciding whether Ashtead truly respects her and proceeds with love, or simply leverages her talents for personal gain. The novel blends historical detail, Regency manners, and a spirited love‑triangle set against the glittering backdrop of seaside leisure.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Janice Bennett
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