The Secret Daughter

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When two strangers meet under false pretenses during an idyllic week in the French countryside, they'll each need to face the truth to find one other again, in a dazzling new Regency romance from the national bestselling author of The Heiress's Daughter. When two strangers meet under false pretenses during an idyllic week in the French countryside, they'll each need to face the truth to find one other again, in a dazzling new Regency romance from the national bestselling author of The Heiress's Daughter. Orphaned Zoe Beno t has spent the last three years in Paris learning how to be a lady. But Zoe is torn-as an independent spirit and a talented artist, she cannot help but want more than the tightly controlled life of a society lady. On an impulsive visit to the ch teau where her mother lived, Zoe, disguised as a maidservant named Vita, meets a handsome wandering artist, known simply as Reynard. One blissful week with the charming Reynard convinces Zoe that this is the man and the life for her-until she discovers what he's been hiding from her, and she flees, heartbroken. Longing for the chance to redeem himself, Reynard searches far and wide for the woman he knows as Vita, to no avail. Disheartened, he returns to England to reluctantly resume his role as Julian Fox, the Earl of Foxton. However, when he sees one of Zoe's paintings, he realizes she's in London, and becomes desperate to find her before it's too late. But even if they reunite, can he convince Zoe he's worthy of her trust and prove to her that, with him, she can be a free-spirited artist and a countess

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I never miss an Anne Gracie book.
Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author

Praise for the novels of Anne Gracie

"This duel between determined male suitors and reluctant ladies is grounded with authentic emotional connections and a well-crafted plot. Paired with colorful secondary characterswhich include three adorable little girls, a cat, one extremely annoying mother and several quirky gentlementhe result is a thoroughly entertaining tale. Readers are in for a treat."
Shelf Awareness, on The Scoundrel's Daughter

For fabulous Regency flavor, witty and addictive, you cant go past Anne Gracie.
Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author

"[A] confection that brims with kindness and heartfelt sincerity...you cant do much better than Anne Gracie who offers her share of daring escapes, stolen kisses, and heartfelt romance in a tale that carries the effervescent charm of the best Disney fairy-tales."
Entertainment Weekly

With her signature superbly nuanced characters, subtle sense of wit, and richly emotional writing, Gracie puts her distinctive stamp on a classic Regency plot.
Chicago Tribune

Anne Gracies writing dances that thin line between always familiar and always fresh.
New York Journal of Books

Will keep readers entranced. A totally delightful read!
RT Book Reviews

Author Bio

Anne Gracie is the award-winning author of the Marriage of Convenience, Chance Sisters, and Brides of Bellaire Gardens romance series. She started her first novel while backpacking solo around the world, writing by hand in notebooks. Since then, her books have been translated into more than eighteen languages, and include Japanese manga editions. As well as writing, Anne promotes adult literacy, flings balls for her dog, enjoys her tangled garden, and keeps bees.