Losing one parent is enough of a tragedy for anyone...

Alas, fate seems to have had a score to settle with Amelia Finhurst, for at the age of eleven, she had to bury two. As an only child who’d adored her father and mother, she withdrew into her shell, greatly affected by their loss. Shunning the outside world, she embraced only a handful of people—her governess, her dearest cousin and her lady’s maid.

As Amelia battles her way into adulthood, she has to contend with a greedy great-uncle-made-legal-guardian, who has only ever had an interest in her inheritance rather than her wellbeing. Refusing to relinquish his rights as legal guardian even three years after Amelia has attained legal age, Sedley Compton devices a plan that will ensure the entire Finhurst fortune becomes his: he sends her away to his home in Astbridge—Compton Hall—where he hopes to convince the world of her state of questionable sanity for good.

Alexander Knightsbridge is as noble and fearless as they come. He cares for his family, is devoted to his people and would go to great lengths for his loved ones. So when his best friend comes running to him with news about his cousin being in trouble, Alexander wastes no time swooping into action. After all, he’s always been curious about the mysterious Lady Rudshire.

Finally meeting in a whole new world, Alexander and Amelia must overcome dangers, secrets and new enemies to finally find happiness together—but not without the help of new friends.

Will they succeed in this battle against fate or will evil once more, prevail over good?

Is love for them within reach or will it be lost in the web of deceit and riddles around them?

If you love the majestic Regency and Victorian era and sweet romance with twists and turns, this novel will captivate you till the last page!

This is Hedley’s 's 17th book, a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

Pick up "Under the Earl’s Protection" today to discover Hedley's amazing new story!

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