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Louisa Varley finds herself penniless and abandoned on the eve of Waterloo, forced into the world of acting in Belgium. When the battle ends she returns to a calm England only to be drawn under the influence of the elegant Lord Lyston, who uses bribery and seduction to bend her to his will. Louisa defies his advances, resisting his thrilling charms while wrestling with her growing desire for a life beyond their expectations.
First publish date: May 1, 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marian Devon
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