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Regency romance reignited between childhood friends.
If you've got a soft spot for Regency romances peppered with wit, Stephanie Laurens' "A Comfortable Wife" could be your next delightful retreat into a world of passion and societal expectations. Antonia's pursuit to convince her childhood chum Philip that marriage is more sweeter than sour is both endearing and entertaining. So, for a classic tale of love, friendship, and matrimonial scheming set against the backdrop of glittering ballrooms, this book might just be the charming companion you need.
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ISBN: 9780778302377
Authors:
Stephanie Laurens
Publisher: Mira Books
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 1938 readers)
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Regency romance reignited between childhood friends.
If you've got a soft spot for Regency romances peppered with wit, Stephanie Laurens' "A Comfortable Wife" could be your next delightful retreat into a world of passion and societal expectations. Antonia's pursuit to convince her childhood chum Philip that marriage is more sweeter than sour is both endearing and entertaining. So, for a classic tale of love, friendship, and matrimonial scheming set against the backdrop of glittering ballrooms, this book might just be the charming companion you need.
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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