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Set in Regency England, The Ideal Bride follows Michael Anstruther-Wetherby, a rising member of Parliament with ties to the influential Cynster family, as he searches for a suitable bride to secure his political future. His efforts are complicated by Caroline Sutcliffe, a strong‑minded aunt who, after her own unhappy marriage, encourages her niece to seek a different path. Michael's romantic pursuits become a contest of charm, strategy, and danger as mysterious incidents threaten to derail the match and push his ambitions.
This tale blends romance and intrigue, placing the protagonists at the crossroads of duty, desire, and the precarious politics of the era.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Stephanie Laurens
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