Books like Lady Fair by Rebecca Ashley
Four months after her husband’s death, Lady Cornelia Devenish of the Devenish estate strives to honor his legacy. When Edwin Sorrels probes into her husband’s past, Cornelia confronts unsettling doubts and seeks refuge in London’s social circles. Her encounter with Lord Taveston—a dapper gentleman who bears a familiar face—adds complexity to her personal journey, forcing her to face secrets that may threaten her fragile calm. The novel explores the challenges of widowhood and the intrigue of hidden histories against a Regency backdrop.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Rebecca Ashley
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