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Emma Dove is a respected authority on proper behavior, and she takes her pristine reputation seriously. When she becomes secretary to the infamous Lord Marlowe—known for his whirl of affairs and reluctance toward marriage—Emma sees an opportunity:
Marlowe, though a rake with a taste for cancan dancers, also owns a leading publishing house. Emma hopes his influence can bring her etiquette books to the public. However, she soon discovers that he has been dismissing her manuscripts without ever reading them. Against both social expectations and her own self‑confidence, Emma confronts the deception, ultimately challenging his extravagant lifestyle—and his heart. As the tension between propriety and desire rises, Emma’s passion and intellect threaten to change more than just a carriage of words.
Set amidst 19th‑century London’s social elite, the story blends romance with a critique of Victorian manners and the clandestine world of publishing, revealing the power of female ambition and the complexity of love.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laura Lee Guhrke
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