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Callias is brought to the Restoration Court by her husband, John Cobden, who marries her for her fortune but soon neglects her. Amid courtly intrigues, she is pursued by numerous flirtatious court men, including the king. Yet her heart remains with Sir Richard Weston. Sir Richard’s betrothal to Anne Laver, arranged by their families, is complicated when Anne’s jealous cousin disrupts the match. The volatile mix of jealous relatives, an embittered John, a spiteful Anne, and even the king’s interference culminates in a perilous situation for Callias, who must navigate love and danger in a politically charged environment.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marina Oliver
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