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During the Regency period in England, young widow Marianne Hughes is tasked with escorting the even younger Louisa Crookshanks to London for her coming‑out celebrations. Amid the social intricacies of the era, Louisa’s chosen gentleman finds his attention diverted: he becomes enchanted by the mature and dignified beauty of Mrs. Hughes, the very woman expected to guide his debutante.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Nicole Byrd
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