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On a starcrossed night, Victoria Lyndon, the teenage daughter of a vicar, falls in love with Robert Kemble, the dashing young earl of Macclesfield. Their fathers condemn their romance, labeling Robert as a seducer and Victoria as a fortune seeker, and the couple’s plan to elope ends in failure. Seven years later, Victoria has become a governess and Robert faces his own doubts after the heartbreak. The two meet again, each still haunted by the loss of the other’s trust. Their passion, however, remains undiminished, as they struggle to reconcile past grievances and keep promises that were made under the claim of the moon.
Set amid American literature’s social customs and the intricacies of manners and nobility, the novel explores themes of love, trust, and redemption, while shedding light on roles such as governesses and the children of clergy.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julia Quinn
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