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Lady Ann's Excellent Adventure (A Regency Short Story)

Candice HernDecember 24, 2012

Candice Hern

Fans of the traditional Regency
romances of Georgette Heyer, Barbara Metzger, and Carla Kelly will enjoy this short story (approximately
12,000 words) of a highborn bride about to embark on an important arranged
marriage. Before sacrificing herself on the altar of duty, Lady Ann decides to
experience one last day of unchaperoned fun. Her attempted escape, however,
appears to be foiled when she gets stuck in a tree. She is fortunate to be
rescued by a gallant gentleman, who then accompanies her on a most excellent
adventure. When she finds herself falling in love with her handsome rescuer,
Lady Ann must now face an arranged marriage that not only tests her sense of
duty. It might also break her heart.

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Publisher

Candice Hern

Published on

Dec 24, 2012

Pages

ISBN

9780985160319

Features

Flowing text, Original pages

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English

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Fiction / Romance / General

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