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Miss Narcissa Bentham is a confident young governess who has successfully outmaneuvered her greedy grandfather and avoided the advances of two ambitious suitors. When she meets the imposing Marquis of Carraford, she encounters a man who challenges her resolve and stirs unexpected emotions.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Vanessa Gray
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