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Set amid the social codas of Georgian Britain, The Scandalous Lady Robin follows the spirited Lady Robin, who resists traditional female roles and vows never to marry. When she meets the charismatic Marquis of Revelmere, a mutual attraction threatens her cherished independence, prompting a bold, scandalous challenge to the era’s rigid expectations. The story explores domestic expectations, gender norms, and the inevitable clash between personal desire and societal pressure.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sylvia Thorpe
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