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Miss Jennie Bemyss finds herself at a crossroads, having the Hallmark‑prompted benefit of an advantageous marriage to the affluent and worldly Marquis of Charrington. He offers her a union that keeps his appetites at bay while granting her freedom from his less savory desires. Mere days later, Jennie’s childhood admirer, the handsome and charming Guy Chalmers, steps forward to promise a life of genuine companionship and shared adventure. Confusion swirls as Jennie weighs the pragmatic alliance against the promise of true love.
Set amid the social flexibilities of a historical era, the story explores the tensions between duty, desire, and the choice that defines one’s future.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marion Chesney
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