Books like Silent Melody by Mary Balogh
Lady Emily Marlowe, a beautiful and spirited daughter of the English aristocracy, is mute and deaf yet communicates with her eyes and smile. Betrothed to a loveless suitor, she longs for a deeper connection. Seven years later, her childhood crush and wandering lover, Lord Ashley Kendrick, returns from India. Their unexpected reunion sparks a romance that transcends spoken words, set against the backdrop of etiquette, social customs, and the expectations of the upper class.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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