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In the glittering social scene of Regency London, Lady Vanessa Wolfe faces a dilemma: she is the sole heir to the Wulfric fortune, yet the recent death of her father, the Marquess Wulfric, and the disappearance of her brother in battle leave her solitary. Determined to refuse all suitors and maintain her independence, Vanessa declares she will never marry, despite the pressure from fortune hunters eager for her wealth and status. Among those courting her is the unremarkable yet intrigued Lord Brickendon. Bored with the social conventions of the ton, he bets that he can secure Vanessa’s hand before the other suitors, believing his wager will bring excitement to his otherwise dull life. The novel follows their attempts to outwit each other in the dance of courtship, exploring themes of autonomy, wealth, and the constraints of Regency society.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jo Ann Ferguson
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