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Lady Susan is a sharp‑witted widow who maneuvers within Regency society to secure a desirable match for her daughter, despite the daughter’s intended fiancé being a source of mutual disdain. Lady Susan also sets her sights on her sister‑in‑law’s brother, maintaining an old affair under the surface.
Despite her calculations, the family’s plans unravel as the daughter ultimately marries the very man Lady Susan loves, the old affair fizzles out, and the remaining suitor is one no one can stand. Through this tangled web of romance and social expectations, the story explores the complexities of mate selection and family dynamics in a historical setting.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Phyllis Ann Karr
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