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The elegant new home of the Earl of Hawthorne, located just behind his townhouse in London, becomes a hub for a circle of strong, witty women. Lady Anne Keighley, who has taken the house after her marriage to the Earl, offers it to her childhood friend Felicity Mercer. Meanwhile, Felicity encounters the Earl’s cousin, a man who captivates her, and the house is further enlivened when Georgiana Baxter—fleeing an arranged marriage—moves in. The setting of the Regency period and the social dynamics of London society provide the backdrop for romance, friendship, and the discovery of unexpected bonds.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Leigh Michaels
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