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Set against the backdrop of Regency society, A Marriage of Convenience follows Sophia Ashley, a wealthy widow striving to secure proper matches for her marriageable sisters. When the Earl of Leyburn proposes a mutually advantageous union, Sophia agrees, hoping to elevate her family’s social standing. Yet the relationship takes an unexpected turn as Sophia discovers genuine affection for her husband, challenging the conventions of propriety and the expectations of her world. Through witty dialogue and poised characters, the novel explores the delicate balance between duty and desire in a period defined by strict social codes.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lois Stewart
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