Remember Me
Phillippa's Story
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4.3 • 261 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Can Lady Philippa Ware forgive the man who once shattered all her youthful dreams? Discover the passionate and heartwarming new novel on the redemptive power of love from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh.
Philippa, elder daughter of the Earl of Stratton, grew up eagerly anticipating a glittering debut and a brilliant marriage. Then her brother caught their father out in a clandestine affair and denounced him publicly. The whole family was disgraced, and Philippa’s hopes grew dim, then were fully shattered when she overheard the dashing, handsome Marquess of Roath viciously insult her upon learning of her father’s identity. Only years later does Philippa find the courage to go to London at last to meet the ton. She is an instant success and enjoys a close friendship with the granddaughter of a duke. Only one man can spoil everything for her, but surely he will not be in London this year.
The Duke of Wilby is nearing death and has tasked his grandson and heir, Lucas Arden, Marquess of Roath, with marrying and producing a son before it is too late. Lucas, who usually shuns London, goes there early in the Season in the hope of finding an eligible bride before his grandparents come and find one for him. He is instantly attracted to his sister’s new friend, until that young lady asks a simple question: “Remember me?” And suddenly he does remember her, as well as the reason why the daughter of the Earl of Stratton is the one woman he can never marry—even if his heart tells him she is the only woman he wants.
Unfortunately for Philippa and Lucas, the autocratic duke and his duchess have other ideas and believe them to be perfect for each other. They will simply not take no for an answer. Telling Philippa the full truth is the hardest thing Lucas has ever faced, and the discovery of it will change them both before they discover the healing power of love.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestseller Balogh's memorable second Ravenswood Regency romance (after Remember Love) finds 22-year-old Philippa Ware, eldest daughter of the deceased Earl of Stratton, finally making her London debut. Her entrance into society was delayed by scandal: six years before the start of the book, her brother publicly revealed their father's infidelity. She was not about to let his misdeeds deter her, until she overheard Lucas Arden, Marquess of Roath, describing her as "soiled goods." Now she worries that lingering rumors will derail her chance of finding a husband, only to learn that no one in London even remembers her family's notoriety—save, perhaps, for Lucas himself. Lucas's grandfather, the Duke of Wilby, wants Lucas to wed soon and get an heir. Impressed by her poise and successful debut, the duke is convinced that Philippa would make the perfect bride and sets about playing imperious matchmaker. Balogh effortlessly captures the Regency era and the high stakes of the marriage market while instilling the narrative with the timeless reality of the impact of thoughtless words. Readers will be enchanted.
Customer Reviews
Remember me
Lovely prose telling a lovely story.
The best
What a beautiful book that kept me on the edge at times, laughing at others and full of sorrow and pain in the end but happiness
as well. By far my favorite book.
Who ruined this book?
It was in my top 3 Balogh books and now the story is so dry! There is no opportunity to get emotionally invested in Pippa’s loneliness and depression and then relief.
Their meeting at the tea, leading up to the book’s title, has no suspense because now Luc’s memory is stirred.
I have read reviews from angry readers whose favorite books have been changed and not been moved, but now I’m one of them. I’m afraid to look at my other favorites in case you’ve ruined them too. Not well done.