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    Secrets of a Summer Night - Wallflowers by Lisa Kleypas
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    A slow-burn, feel-good historical romance with heartwarming friendships and a swoony hero. Not perfect, but a strong start to a beloved series - romance fans and Kleypas newcomers won’t want to miss it!

    In Lisa Kleypas' 'Secrets of a Summer Night', the story unfolds as Annabelle Peyton, a young woman in genteel poverty, seeks a wealthy husband to secure her family's financial future. Through a pact with other unmarryable young women, they navigate the challenges of societal expectations and class distinctions in their pursuit of love and security. The book delves into themes of old money versus new money, the impact of the industrial revolution in 1840s England, and the complexities of relationships amidst societal changes.

    Annabelle swung her foot impatiently beneath the frothy white mass of her skirts while she kept her expression composed. During her past three failed seasons, she had become accustomed to being a wall...
    2004
    393 pages

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