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Richard Barrett, Lord Hartley, is thrust back into his family’s estate after his father’s sudden departure. Faced with crippling debts, he is pressured to marry the heiress his family has selected to keep the estate afloat. However, his heart already lies with another, a clever and spirited young woman who resists becoming a mere dowry.
When Hartley uncovers troubling secrets from his father’s past, he realizes that choosing between two loves may be the least of his concerns. Set against the backdrop of Regency‑era Britain, the story weaves romance, social intrigue, and the machinations of aristocracy into a tale of love, loyalty, and identity.
The novel examines the expectations placed on men and women during the period, the peril of marrying for wealth, and the assertion of personal choice in a rigid social landscape.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mia Marlowe
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