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Set in the early 19th-century Regency period, *The Officer and the Proper Lady* follows the fortunes of a duty-bound officer and a woman of refined manners as they navigate the social expectations of the time. The plot weaves themes of gentlemanly conduct and the intricacies of mate selection, while also hinting at underlying criminal elements that add suspense. As a direct sequel, the novel expands upon the characters introduced in *The Lord and The Wayward Lady*, continuing their journey through scandal and societal pressures in a meticulously crafted historical backdrop.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Louise Allen
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