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Emma, widowed at twenty‑two after a brief marriage, struggles to navigate the customs of Regency society and secure a suitable second husband. She tests her resolve by proposing to Lord Hansard, hoping for a partner who values her freedom and keeps family interference at bay. When Lord Hansard rebuffs her, Emma turns to her confidante Nick, who attempts to find another match, although his own suitability may be questionable. Amid love, loss, and social expectations, Emma learns that even a thoughtful gentleman can change his mind, and that true companionship may require compromise.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Smith
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