by Julia Quinn
First published 2012
Governess Anne Wynter guards her scandalous origins, until the relentless pursuit of the Earl of Winstead threatens to expose them. As the charming Daniel Smith-Smythe woos Anne, she must decide whether to trust him with her heart—and her secrets. In this Regency-era clash of classes, two damaged souls find an unlikely path to redemption.
Genres: historical-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century, regency
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: England, Great Britain
Period: 19th Century, Regency, 1811-1820
384 pages · Paperback · Piatkus