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A Secret Affair

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Series: Huxtables
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A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh is a romantic tale set in the Regency era, centred around a captivating liaison between a free-spirited widowed duchess and a charming, enigmatic nobleman. Their relationship begins as a no-strings-attached escapade but gradually evolves into something more profound. As passion and emotion deepen, both must confront their pasts and societal expectations to discover if true love is possible.
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In her magnificent new novel, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mary Balogh sweeps us into a world of scandal and intrigue in glittering Regency England.

In her magnificent new novel, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mary Balogh sweeps us into a world of scandal and intrigue in glittering Regency England.

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Hannah Reid, born a commoner, has been Duchess of Dunbarton since she was nineteen years old, the wife of an elderly Royal to whom she is rumoured to be consistently and flagrantly unfaithful. Now the old Duke is dead and, more womanly and beautiful than ever at thirty, Hannah has her freedom at last. And she knows just what she wants to do with it. To the shock of a conventional friend, she announces her intention to take a loverβ€” and not just any lover, but the most dangerous and delicious man in all of upper class England: Constantine Huxtable.

Constantine's illegitimacy has denied him the title of Earl, but otherwise he denies himself nothing. Lounging in a country house he populates with trollops, vagabonds, and thieves, drinking deep from the goblet of his own carnal lust, he always chooses recent widows for his short-lived affairs. Hannah will fit the bill nicely. But once these two passionate and scandalous figures find each other, they discover it isn't so easy to extricate oneself from the fires of desireβ€” without getting singed.

A Secret Affair is a tantalising tale of romance and scandal, where forbidden passions and societal expectations collide, testing the boundaries of love and desire.

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    Hannah Reid, born a commoner, has been Duchess of Dunbarton since she was nineteen years old, the wife of an elderly Royal to whom she is rumoured to be consistently and flagrantly unfaithful. Now the old Duke is dead and, more womanly and beautiful than ever at thirty, Hannah has her freedom at last. And she knows just what she...
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The Secret Affair by Mary Balogh is praised for its poignant and thought-provoking narrative, combined with a deliciously sensual romance that captivates readers. Critics admire its masterful storytelling, highlighting themes of family, compassion, and the transformative power of love and forgiveness.

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ISBN: 9780749953782

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Mary Balogh is a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author. A former teacher, she grew up in Wales and now lives in Canada.

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