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Sarah Kittling’s family faces ruin in Regency Bath, and desperation drives her to author a sensational romance about the enigmatic Lord Gaventry. The book, which quickly becomes popular, threatens to upend her life when the real Gaventry discovers his fictional portrayal. As she struggles with the risks of her audacious career, Sarah must decide how much of herself she will reveal to a society that values reputation over daring. The novel explores the tension between creative ambition and social propriety, set against the backdrop of early 19th‑century English manners.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Valerie King
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