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A lady of Resilience

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**Book Description: "A Lady of Resilience"**

In Regency England, Lady Seraphina Bellamy, a strikingly beautiful and intelligent Black woman of mixed heritage, navigates a society that constantly underestimates her. Orphaned after the tragic death of her parents, she is taken in by her godmother, the Dowager Duchess of Raventon, and is determined to reclaim her family's tarnished legacy.

When her brother returns from the Napoleonic Wars to find their estate in ruins, Seraphina knows that the only way to save their honor is to marry well. However, her prospects are limited due to the prejudices of the time. Enter Lord Cedric Ashford, a war hero who is handsome yet haunted by his past. Initially aloof and cynical, he finds solace in Seraphina's resilience and sharp wit.

As they collaborate to secure a future for Seraphina's family, an undeniable connection blossoms between them. However, societal expectations and their own fears threaten to keep them apart. Together, they must confront the challenges of race, class, and honor in a world that refuses to accept their love.

"A Lady of Resilience" is a slow-burn romance filled with witty dialogue and emotional depth, exploring themes of racial identity, resilience, and the fight for love against all odds. Join Seraphina and Cedric as they defy societal conventions to carve out a future on their own terms.

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