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Set in Regency‑era London, the story follows the timid 18‑year‑old Miss Juliet Shelby, who discovers her place at Lord Alec Deveril’s ballroom. When the bold bachelor defends her against ridicule and offers to teach her to dance, a flame ignites between them. Deveril, drawn to her spirited nature, learns of a vanished friend and an underground threat that puts Juliet in danger. As they explore London’s darkest alleys, each hides secrets that could destroy them both. Their growing affection becomes the key to confronting peril and redefining their futures.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Manda Collins
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