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In this Regency romance, Alexandra Purnell seeks freedom from the constraints of London society. After a night’s crimson affair, she encounters Edmund, Earl of Amberley, who rescues her from scandal. Their encounter ignites a passionate connection that challenges Alexandra’s desire for independence and forces her to confront the lengths Edmund will go to protect and possess her.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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