The Ideal Wife (1991) by Mary Balogh
The Ideal Wife is a captivating historical romance that explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of marriage within the Regency era.
Rating: 3.8
Genres Romance, Historical Fiction
Original language: en
Stars
Lady Eleanor
Lord Ashford
Lady Beatrice
Mr. Collins
Creators
Mary Balogh (author)
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