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Lady Margery Quennell, a twenty‑three‑year‑old noblewoman, has long lived as a shy presence at social gatherings, with only Charles, Marquess of Edgecombe, having ever danced with her. Overwhelmed by the monotony of her life and a family in financial peril, Margery resolves to secure Chelmswood, her ancestral home, by marrying a wealthy suitor. As her father struggles with the consequences of a young, extravagant second marriage, Margery initiates a bold campaign that pits her wits against rival lovers and the machinations of social rivals. Her plans, however, encounter unexpected obstacles, especially as Charles re‑enters the scene, turning her quest into a spirited romance fraught with drama and intrigue.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marion Chesney
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