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Clare Penryck declares she wishes she were dead when she learns Sir Benedict Choate will become her guardian. After a single London season, the aristocrat’s arrogance leaves Clare resentful, yet the law forces her dependence on him. Determined to defy an arranged, secluded existence, Clare’s independent mind and impetuous heart spark a rebellion against societal expectations. Benedict, unprepared for this force of will, learns as much from Clare as she does from the intricate dance of love and liberty in Regency England.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Vanessa Gray
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