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During the Regency era, Thomas Heathmore, the Duke of Coventry, agrees to escort his friend’s inexperienced younger sister, Amelia Matthews, through polite society. Amelia, more interested in establishing a school than attending balls, welcomes the Duke’s offer to assist her.
As the season progresses, Amelia’s enthusiasm for education turns into a complex relationship with Thomas. His aristocratic counsel clashes with her independent ambitions, and their growing attraction threatens to disrupt the social order of the ton. Amelia faces the dilemma of navigating societal expectations while following her heart.
The novel explores the tension between duty and desire in a world where a single misstep can spark scandal or inspire a dramatic choice.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sophie Barnes
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