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A Regency Summer gathers five original short stories by acclaimed authors. Set against the backdrop of a vivid Regency summer, the tales highlight the exuberance of romance—from a spirited treasure hunt to a charming country wedding. Each narrative showcases lords, bewitching ladies, and mischievous rogues amid revelry and scandal, celebrating love’s timeless allure.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Mary Balogh
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