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Edward Ailsbury, newly appointed Earl of Heyward, steps in to save young debutante Angeline Dudley from a public scandal, sparking an instant, powerful attraction. Although the earl’s heart is pledged to a long‑time friend for a calm, comfortable match, Angeline’s bold spirit threatens to disrupt his carefully arranged life. A Regency romance that explores the clash between duty and desire, manners and passion, and the rigid hierarchy of the aristocracy.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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