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Set in early 19th‑century England, The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever follows a bright, ten‑year‑old girl who feels the weight of society’s expectations. On March 2, 1810, she meets the handsome and dashing Viscount Nigel Bevelstoke (later Viscount Turner). During their meeting, Nigel solemnly kisses her hand and vows that she will one day grow into herself, becoming as beautiful and brilliant as she already is intelligent. This promise marks the beginning of Miranda’s journey into love and self‑discovery. The years that challenge both of them see the Viscount tormented by a tragic loss, while Miranda remains steadfast, determined to honor the destiny she recorded in her diary. Through the trials of early adulthood, their affection deepens, proving that love can endure even when life seems cruel to both sides.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julia Quinn
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