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The Bartered Heart

The Bartered Heart

Historical RomanceRegency
Pages
240
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

Abandoned by his mother and raised by a tyrannical father, a young rogue vows to harden his heart against emotion. When his fortune is lost, he seeks a marriage of convenience and riches. However, his journey to meet an eligible young mistress is complicated by treacherous bogs, bungling thieves, and a beautiful waif who challenges his hardened heart.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousLighthearted
Marriage of Convenience

Genres

Historical Romance Regency Romance Contemporary Literature Historical Fiction

About the author

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Nancy Butler

Nancy Butler is known for her delightful Regency romances, including Regency Christmas Courtship and Regency Christmas Spirits. Beyond historical romance, she also writes mysteries like The Barkin Emeralds and curates collections such as Classic Dog Stories.

Characters

Griffin DarrowbyProtagonist
waifSupporting
All characters in The Bartered Heart