Title: The Hidden Heart (Agincourt #2) 

Author: Candace Camp

Publisher: Mira 2002

Genre: Historical Romance

Pages: 410

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Mount TBR

With his life in ruins, Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returned to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. His plans, however, were interrupted by the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland. The feisty, flame-haired governess had come to present her charge, Gabriella, as his new ward.

As if their unwelcome presence weren't bad enough, Jessica also revealed that Gabriella was in danger. Someone was after the girl's fortune— perhaps someone the duke knew only too well.

Another fun fluffy romance after a much darker pick. I enjoyed continuing the story of the Aincourt family with a story focused on Richard, Caroline's widower. Like most historical romances, the ending wrapped up a bit too quick, but I did enjoy the storyline and characters.  

Aincourt

• #1 So Wild a Heart
• #2 The Hidden Heart
• #3 Secrets of the Heart

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