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Set in Regency England, "A Beguiling Intrigue" follows Justine Riggs, a spirited young woman who rejects propriety by cutting her hair, riding ruffs, and rivaling the era’s most celebrated horsemen. When she eyes Lord Quentin Fletcher, Marquess of Devon, as her equal on the turf, she’s determined to keep him from his solitary heart.
But the circle of London’s elite, eager to solidify alliances, plots to betroth her to the very man she refuses. The romance unfolds as both protagonists wrestle with expectation, desire, and the stubborn refusal to be boxed into the roles of their class.
A witty social satire, the novel blends humor with keen commentary on gender roles, equestrian culture, and the nuanced social games of the Regency period.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Olivia Sumner
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