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Regency England is the backdrop for a romance that crosses every social divide. Devon St. James, a girl from London’s poorest slums, awakens wrapped in fine linens in the grand home of Marquess Sebastian Sterling. The Marquess is shocked yet undeniably drawn to her fiery spirit. As their relationship deepens, they must confront scandal, class prejudice, and the expectations of aristocratic society. The story explores whether a low‑born girl can learn the manners of nobility and whether a marquess can learn to love beyond titles and status.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Samantha James
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