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Name of Book:  Lord Esterleigh's Daughter Author: Kathy Fischer-Brown ISBN/ASIN:  B008BDVY08 Publisher: Books We Love Part of a Series: The Serpent's Tooth Type of book: England, high society, no father, mistakes, relationships, prophecy, love, late 1700s Year it was published: 2012 Summary: As a child, Anne Fairfield dreams of the father she never knew, the hero who died fighting the French and their Indian allies in a land across the sea. Her mother’s stories, and fantasies of her own devising, sustain and nurture her through a poor and lonely existence. Until one winter night, a strange man comes to call, and the life she has known comes crashing down like shattered glass. Forced to confront sordid truths, secrets and lies, the headstrong young woman begins to learn that, like generations of Darvey women ruled by their hearts, she is destined to follow in their footsteps. Set against the backdrop of 18th century England, Lord Esterleigh’s Daughter...