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After a fatal carriage accident leaves Earl Lazenby of Edenbridge grievously wounded, the local doctor entrusts his care to Miss Francis Wilbraham. Known for his rakish reputation, the earl surprisingly shows depth and kindness while recovering in her home. Their growing affection is challenged by Miss Wilbraham's other suitor and by the violent murder of the earl's former lover, whose death casts suspicion upon the earl himself. Facing danger and societal pressure, Earl Lazenby vows to protect Miss Wilbraham from the perils that now surround them, as their love must contend with danger and prejudice in Regency England.
The tale explores themes of social reputation, redemption, and the tension between heart and duty against the backdrop of early 19th‑century English society.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Madeleine Conway
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