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A historical romance that seems to forget it was supposed to be romantic

December 10, 2015 by Malin 1 Comment

At seventeen, Miss Sophie Baker is looking forward to her debut in society. She’s only a few months away from graduating from a prestigious ladies’ academy and her future looks bright. Then her father dies suddenly, destitute after having been swindled by a con man. Sophie’s whole world changes and instead of a season and balls and pretty dresses, she’s left to fend for herself, making a living as a governess. She blames the Earl of Ashby for her change in circumstance, as it was […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Romance Tagged With: CBR7, historical romance, Kate Noble, Malin, Regency, The Game and the Governess, Winner Takes All

Malin's CBR7 Review No:134 · Genres: Fiction, History, Romance · Tags: CBR7, historical romance, Kate Noble, Malin, Regency, The Game and the Governess, Winner Takes All ·
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