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Alys Weston, desperate to distance herself from a dangerous suitor, assumes a male persona and takes a managerial post on a secluded estate. As she navigates her new role, the arrival of the charismatic Reginald Davenport threatens to unravel her carefully maintained facade. Their growing attraction forces Alys to confront her true identity and the expectations of Regency society.
First publish date: September 5, 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Jo Putney
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