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Cressida Chalcot is determined to secure a prosperous husband for her sister Daphne, whose charm and beauty have attracted many suitors, yet lack the social standing to match them. To achieve this, Cressida turns to her aunt in Bath for guidance and utilizes her dressmaking talents to present Daphne in the finest attire. Meanwhile, the handsome Lord Rushton, tasked with supervising Daphne, increasingly finds himself drawn to Cressida. Despite his reservations and Rushtonβs discouragement, the two navigate social expectations, courtly intrigue, and the subtle dance of affection in Regency society.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Valerie King
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