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Three years ago, Kate rejected Edmund, Lord Shuttleworth's impassioned marriage proposal in no uncertain terms. Now he's back, and it's Kate's final season. She needs a straightforward, paper-only marriage, yet her feelings for Edmund are anything but straightforward! Shocked by Edmund's... read more
Characters edit
- Katherine "Kate" Alstone: Twenty-one years old. Heroine. A friend of Eiliane's. Terrified of letting her heart rule her head.
- Edmund Worth.: Lord Shuttleworth. Most desirable viscount in England. He begged Kate to marry him during her first Season. Noble, wealthy and an unusually intelligent gentleman of wit and character. Full name: Edmund George Francis St Erith Standon-Worth.
- Eiliane Pemberley: Marchioness of Pemberley, formerly Lady Rhys. Kate's friend and mentor.
- Lord Pemberley: Eiliane's husband. Ben's natural father.
- Isabella "Izzie" Alstone: Kate's sister.
- Ned Rhys: Eiliane's dead first husband.
- Christopher "Kit" Alstone: Kate's brother-in-law. Earl of Carnwood. Hard-headed and cynical. Married to Miranda.
- Miranda Alstone: Kate's older sister. Married to Christopher.
- Ben Shaw: Kit's best friend and business partner.
- Charlotte Shaw: Kate's one-time governess. Ben's wife.
- Therese: Widow. She was Edmund's mistress.
Quotes edit
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“‘Any woman who is wilfully ignorant of her own advantages constitutes a danger to herself and every sentient male who has the misfortune to set eyes on her,’”
Eiliane Pemberley
First Sentence edit
‘Lord Shuttleworth!’ Eiliane, the Marchioness of Pemberley and formerly Lady Rhys, exclaimed as she recognised with unaffected delight the vigorous young gentleman strolling towards them across Lady Finchley’s ballroom.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter One - Chapter Seventeen
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 1 in Alstone Sisters. (standard series)
This is book 311 of 41 in Harlequin Historical Subscription. (publisher series)
This is book 311 of 12 in Harlequin Historical Subscription - 2011. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elizabeth Beacon (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: HQN Historical
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 2011
ISBN: 0373306202
Page Count: 282
Publisher: HQN Historical
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 2011
ISBN: 0373306202
Page Count: 282
Subjects edit
- Books › Romance › Historical › Regency
- Books › Romance › Authors, A-Z › ( B )
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