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Richard Adair, the handsome and wealthy seventh Earl of Brampton, finds himself in the midst of an aristocratic dilemma. His arranged betrothal to the modest Margaret Wells has forged a marriage of convenience, while another woman—an enigmatic seductress who protects her identity with a mask—enters his life in a daring gown. The Queen of Court of the era struggles to balance propriety and passion, with both women vying for the Earl’s heart. Only the truth of their concealed identities may resolve the tensions within the Brampton family.
First publish date: February 5, 1985
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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