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Set against the glittering society of Regency London, the novel follows Lady Felicity Melville as she becomes enchanted by the charming but reprobate Nigel Cavendish. Their flirtation turns scandalous when a mishap in a duel results in an unintended marriage. As Felicity navigates her new role as Cavendish’s wife, she must prove that she is the one he truly desires—or needs—while the characters around them balance love, wealth, and propriety in a world where reputation is everything.
First publish date: January 30, 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Victoria Alexander
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