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Violence
Barely any
No significant violence
Language
Some
Adult language in the historical romance register
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit adult romantic and sexual content in the historical romance tradition
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The emotional intensity of falling for someone who seems determined not to love you back is the novel's driving tension
What this book is about
Judith McNaught's historical romance follows Victoria Seaton, who travels to England after her father's death and finds herself in the household of the cold, powerful Jason Fielding. McNaught's historical romances are known for their emotional intensity and the complexity of the hero's initial cruelty. Adult romantic content is present; the novel includes the power-imbalance dynamics typical of 1980s historical romance.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit adult romantic content
Power imbalance typical of 1980s historical romance
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