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Wicked Cousin follows Bryony as she considers a marriage to her charming cousin Stephen, whom her mother deems the perfect match. Yet memories of her overlooked cousin Lucas—both his weight and the strange humor they shared—continue to haunt her. Amid social customs and the expectations of the era, Bryony must decide whether to heed her family's wishes or pursue a more unconventional path.
The novel explores the dynamics of cousin relationships and the tension between duty and desire, set against the backdrop of a past era’s courtly expectations and evolving romantic ideals.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Zabrina Faire
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