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When the Marquess of Hamperston discovers that he has two previously unknown wards, sisters Patience and Constance are thrust into a sudden change of fortune. Their lives intersect with the aristocratic expectations of Regency society, as they confront the challenges and surprises of being under a new guardian.
Set in the historical romance of Regency England, the novel explores themes of family, duty, and personal adaptation through the lens of young women forced to reconcile their own aspirations with the demands of a noble household.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Judith Nelson
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