A Most Inconvenient Affection | Anthony Bridgerton
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Last published Fri, May 9, 2025
At the height of the London Season, Emilia Hughes , a quiet girl of modest means hired to serve at the opening ball of the season. Expects nothing more than to blend into the background. But a single misstep, one unfortunate splash of red wine, and she finds herself at the center of Viscount Anthony Bridgerton's attention...
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