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A Regency era romance that depicts the customs and social expectations of the English aristocracy. The story centers on a marriageable earl, the dynamics of bachelor society, and the role of governesses within high‑society families. It offers insights into the period’s social norms and the complexities of romantic and courtly life.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Louise Allen
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