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In Mary Balogh’s Regency romance, Viola Thornhill finds herself entangled with the enigmatic Lord Ferdinand Dudley after a chance encounter at a village fair. A game of chance leads Dudley to claim Viola’s family estate, Pinewood Manor, and ignite a fierce passion between them. Though their attraction is undeniable, both must confront the dangers of secrecy, inheritance, and the societal expectations of the era. Balogh weaves wit and heart into a compelling tale of love, temptation, and the struggle to maintain autonomy in a world where a woman could easily become only a "mistress."
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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