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During the glittering social scene of Regency England, Kathryn Marchant is considered no more than a servant by her ruthless aunt, who refuses her a place in polite society. The fragile status quo is shattered when Kathryn, by coincidence, falls into the arms of Lord Ravensmede, the most notorious rake of the era. The novel explores how an unexpected romantic entanglement can upend the rigid expectations of inheritance, social standing, and personal identity in a time when customs and appearances governed every aspect of life.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Margaret McPhee
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