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Mary Balogh’s "Simply Love" continues the story of four remarkable women—friends and teachers at Miss Martin's School for Girls—set against the backdrop of Regency England. The novel centers on teacher Anne Jewell, who carries a scandalous past while caring for her son. At a remote seaside estate in Wales, Anne encounters Sydnam Butler, a war‑scarred veteran and steward of a cliffside manor, whose quiet strength and hidden pains mirror her own struggles. As their paths cross, the two share a passionate connection that challenges their pasts and offers a new possibility for love and healing.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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