Georgette Heyer
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"Sir Gareth Ludlow was a sought-after bachelor in London high society - wealthy, noble, handsome... and brokenhearted since the death of his true love
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many years ago. Resigned to remarry, Sir Gareth solicits the hand of a woman he respects and admires - Lady Hester Theale. But fate takes an impish turn when, on his way to ask for Lady Hester, Sir Gareth encounters a saucy young lady who identifies herself as "Amanda Smith." Amanda is alone and unchaperoned, and her imaginative tales take on a life of their own, sweeping up Sir Gareth, Lady Hester and several other hapless victims in a series of unexpected adventures. And no one, especially Sir Gareth, will ever be the same again..."--
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