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In the glittering world of Regency England, the Marquis of Claymore faces a personal crisis after his attempt to claim the epitome of beauty—his season's Beauty—fails. Determined to restore his pride, he plans to marry the first bright woman he encounters. His eyes land on the Wanderley twins: Wanda, whose striking beauty could secure his social standing, and her less glamorous sister Ellie, who offers a quieter, perhaps more authentic connection. As the Marquis pursues both women, the story weaves themes of ambition, appearance, and the search for genuine affection within the rigid social fabric of the era.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Smith
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