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Set in the traditional Regency era, "A Noble Pursuit" follows the Earl of Ransome, who has pursued many a miss, yet finds himself captivated by the oddly striking and spirited Francine Elizabeth Powell. She, the daughter of the Earl of Bancroft, is a tomboy who defies social expectations and seeks to escape the attentions of a drunken squire. Their unlikely romance unfolds amid the upper‑class society, revealing both charm and conflict as they confront expectations, disguise, and the allure of forbidden affection. The book explores the tension between duty and desire, and the potential for a charming nobleman to become a man of the heart while a spirited young woman learns the path to love.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sara Blayne
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