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Henrietta, long dismissed as a hopeless spinster, inherits an unexpected fortune from Aunt Hester. With her new wealth, she ventures to London, where her spirited country character—set against the backdrop of the Season—strikes London society by proclaiming her intention to marry the renowned bachelor Beau Reckford. The chapter "Grooming the Groom" captures her bold challenge to society’s snobbery and her emerging romance.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marion Chesney
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