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In the dazzling ballrooms of London's high society, where ambition and beauty reign supreme, Lady Amelia Everly is a shadow in the glow of her twin sister's brilliance. While Annabelle captivates the ton with her golden charm, Amelia prefers the quiet company of books and gardens, resigned to a life of polite obscurity. But when an unexpected dance with a Duke-and the piercing gaze of the enigmatic Lord Ravenswood-thrust her into the spotlight, Amelia's carefully ordered world is upended. Whispers swirl, suitors emerge, and a season that promised little suddenly holds the allure of intrigue, rivalry, and perhaps a love she never dared to seek. In a world where appearances deceive and hearts are dangerous games, can a lady overlooked become the one everyone sees?
Perfect for fans of regency romance and heroines who find their voice, A Lady Overlooked is a tale of family, desire, and the courage it takes to step out from the shadows.
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