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Six brothers and sisters form the Bedwyn clan, a family steeped in privilege, passion, and societal intrigue. Amid the turbulence of war, Lord Alleyne Bedwyn is left for dead only to awaken in a ladies' brothel, unrecognizing his own identity. Determined to claim his rightful place, he falls for Rachel York, a woman who bears a hidden past and a stolen fortune. Rachel, clever and resourceful, proposes to masquerade as Alleyne's wife to seize the legacy she deserves. Their clandestine union kisses society's boundaries, testing honor, truth, and the limits of devotion.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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