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Lady Rachel Palmer, a stunning beauty adored by the aristocracy, has long captivated the hearts of men—including her devoted fiancé, Lord Algernon Rivers. Yet all other suitors, even the most charming, fall helplessly for her dazzling charm.
A quiet, unassuming man—Mr. David Gower, Lord Rivers' loyal friend—vastly differs. He scorns the very traits that make Rachel irresistible and boldly claims she will never capture his heart. His steadfast self-doubt and unwavering resolve present Rachel with the ultimate test: to win a man who has declared she cannot love him.
Against the backdrop of Regency society and its rigid expectations, the novel explores love, perception, and the power of one woman's agency as she navigates the fine line between romance and reputation.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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