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In The Improper Playwright, the genteel Lady Verity de Lacy conceals her talent for penning romantic theatrical dramas from her strict parents. When she secretly submits her most recent play to the Marquess of Dorchester, she must navigate the dangers of exposing her clandestine creative work while maintaining her noble standing.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Margaret Summerville
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