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Set amid the social rituals of Regency England, Mary Ann Hawtry faces the dilemma of choosing tradition over financial security when she refuses the marriage offer from Anthony, a man whose wealth does not yet meet her expectations. As the story unfolds, her feelings shift, and she begins an uneasy pursuit to win him back, navigating the courtly expectations, class pressures, and personal desires that define their world. The romance explores how love can challenge social conventions, and how financial concerns can test the convictions of the heart.
First publish date: May 29, 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marian Devon
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