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Miss Charity Duncan enters a marriage of convenience with the arrogant Lord Anthony Earheart in hopes of securing the money her family urgently needs. While the deal appears straightforward, she quickly realizes that the arrangement is more complex than it seems. As she navigates the expectations of Regency society, Charity confronts both the harsh realities of Earheart’s character and her own emerging feelings, ultimately challenging the traditional 'contract marriage' of the era.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Balogh
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