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Katherine Mayfield lives a secluded life with her son Robbie after her husband’s death. When the rakish Lord Knowlton visits her country home, he is drawn to Katherine’s beauty and charms her into becoming his mistress. Determined to protect her son’s future, Katherine turns away from Knowlton’s advances and turns to her late husband’s family for support. When she abruptly departs, Knowlton is left regretful and wishes he could pursue her again, but Katherine remains focused on securing a better future for her son.
Set against the backdrop of Regency England, the novel explores themes of widowhood, resilience, and the pursuit of security amid social expectations.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Melinda McRae
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