A spirited young woman yearning to find a man who is her equal. A brash Irish lieutenant whose brilliance exceeds his social grace. Has Kitty Otis found her match where she least expected it? Cumberland, 1812. At the dawn of Britain's imperial century, Kitty Otis comes of age dreaming of a d but in London and life as a wife and mother. But Kitty seems fated to stay at home, caring for her disabled father while searching for suitable gentlemen. Kitty is attracted to the handsome, swaggering Lieutenant McLaughlin. But she is offended by his coarse manners. Dismissing him, Kitty ventures to London, where the thrill of her Season gives way to boredom with the ton. Until Lieutenant McLaughlin pursues her to London, determined to redeem himself and win Kitty's heart. Her lifelong dreams finally seem within reach, until their families step in to quash a love that dares transcend religion and nationality. Will Kitty follow her heart? Or will her family's wishes and society's bigotry prevail? A must-read for Jane Austen fans, Grace Dunworthy sets Kitty's award-winning coming-of-age story against a sprawling backdrop of the Regency Era's glamor and grit. Pick up a copy today and discover why this novel was chosen to receive the Readers' Favorite Silver Medal.
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