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During a quiet day of sketching in the reeds of Chilton Abbas, Amy Talbot discovers a body and finds herself drawn into the village’s frantic speculation over the death of Mr. Stoddart. With her brother’s health declining, Amy’s investigative instincts awaken, and her eye focuses on a tall, dark stranger—Mr. Renshaw. His tales of India, a handsome inheritance, and an obvious interest in Amy’s dowry raise suspicions that he might be more than he appears. Yet his dark eyes and charming demeanor paint him as a potential romantic hero, challenging Amy to separate truth from allure in her quest for justice.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Smith
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