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The Chaperone - The page-turning Regency romance from the author of Kingscastle - cover

The Chaperone - The page-turning Regency romance from the author of Kingscastle

Sophia Holloway

Publisher: Allison & Busby

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Summary

Sophy Hadlow does not want to return for another London Season. Her own debut into Society was marred by self-consciousness and her cringing embarrassment every time she was announced as 'The Lady Sophronia Hadlow'. Yet, much to her dismay, Sophy is back in London to oversee the debut of her younger sister and their wild cousin, Susan Tyneham, who risks ruining both her own and her innocent cousin's chances of marriage.
Sophy, a most reluctant chaperone, is left to guide her sister and attempt to keep Susan from complete disaster, all whilst dealing with her own unexpected feelings for the disarming Lord Rothley.
Available since: 08/24/2023.
Print length: 295 pages.

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