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In Regency England, Letitia Boyce charts her own course: a book‑learning school‑mistress who knows that marriage and learning rarely mix. When the famed rake Lord Seton Rayne—widely pursued by young heiresses—declares himself captivated by Letitia’s unconventional spirit, the city’s upper class is shocked. Their unexpected romance throws tradition into disarray, testing social norms and personal devotion.
Part of the Ladies of Paradise Road series, this tale explores the clash between duty and desire, and the resilience of a woman determined to defy societal expectations.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Juliet Landon
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