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Description edit
Beloved New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh spins two classic stories of Regency England—splendid novels of mistaken identity and unmistakable passion, where marriage is only the beginning of true love.  THE FAMOUS HEROINE Cora Downes has beauty, spirit, and money, but no... read more
Books in This Collection
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The Famous Heroine
by Mary Balogh (Author)Miss Cora Downes was only a merchant's daughter. But when she saved a duke's son from drowning, her reward was entry into London high society. Cora had a style of beauty and mode of manners that made her a fish out of water in that...
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The Plumed Bonnet
by Mary Balogh (Author)There was no reason for a lord as handsome and high and mighty as the Duke of Bridgewater even to glance at a humble vicar's daughter like Miss Stephanie Gray. No reason except the Duke was in need of amorous amusement, and the he was...
Characters edit
- Cora Downes: Add a description of this character.
- Stephanie Gray
- Francis Kneller
- Alistair
- Samantha
- Edgar
- Jane
- Lord Francis
- Carew
- Gabe
- Mr. Munro
- Thornhill
- Mama
- Grace
- Vera
- Greenwald
- Mary
- Jennifer
- Mr. Watkins
- Bridgwater
- Mrs. Cavendish
- Henry
- Lady Francis
- Papa
- Tom
- Elizabeth
- Gwen
- Miriam
- Gabriel
- Frank
- Hartley
- Michael
- George
- Hayden
- Kellington
- Fuller
- Prinny
- Peter Griffin
- Lanting
- Horace
- Louise
- Miss Graham
- Mr. Corsham
First Sentence edit
The Duchess of Bridgwater, formidably elegant in her purple satin evening gown with matching turban and tall plumes, bedecked and sparkling with the family jewels, looked Miss Cora Downes over with slow and methodical care, beginning at the top of her elaborate coiffure, and ending at her slippers, which were already cramping her toes.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Dark Angel (Balogh). (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mary Balogh (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dell
Country: USA
Publication Date: October 2011
ISBN: 9780440245438
Page Count: 483
Publisher: Dell
Country: USA
Publication Date: October 2011
ISBN: 9780440245438
Page Count: 483
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Regency
- Books › Romance › Historical
- Books › Literature & Fiction
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Mary Balogh: Author's website
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