Description
When Lord Ferdinand Dudley arrives at Pinewood Manor to claim what he believes is his rightful estate, he finds the doors—and the will—firmly shut by the formidable Lady Viola Thornhill. Having built a life in the community and guarded a secret past, Viola refuses to be displaced, turning Ferdinand’s legal entitlement into a personal affront. What begins as a clash of pride and property escalates into a tense, slow-burn romance shaped by power, reputation, and the cost of reinvention. Mary Balogh’s signature style—emotionally astute, character-driven, and rich with social nuance—threads themes of identity, belonging, and second chances through a battle of wills that neither party can easily lose.
Available Editions
paperback
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Published Jan 1, 2011
352 pages
ISBN: 9780749942021
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for No Man's Mistress by Mary Balogh.