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Regency romance with spirited heroine transformation.
If you're a fan of classic romance with a twist of personal growth, "The Taming of Lady Lorinda" should be your next read. Picture the elegance of the Regency era, complete with balls and social intrigue, but with a heroine who's not just another damsel. Lorinda's fiery spirit and the dance of her transformation into someone who navigates societal pressures while remaining true to herself, makes this book both engaging and inspiring. It's a delightful journey to witness.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780330250283
Authors:
Barbara Cartland
Publisher: Macmillan
Date of Publication: 1977-03-04
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.42
(rated by 120 readers)
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Regency romance with spirited heroine transformation.
If you're a fan of classic romance with a twist of personal growth, "The Taming of Lady Lorinda" should be your next read. Picture the elegance of the Regency era, complete with balls and social intrigue, but with a heroine who's not just another damsel. Lorinda's fiery spirit and the dance of her transformation into someone who navigates societal pressures while remaining true to herself, makes this book both engaging and inspiring. It's a delightful journey to witness.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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