This text consists of excerpts from the historical romance novel, "The Viscount and the Virgin" by Annie Burrows, set in London, 1814. The narrative focuses on Imogen Hebden and Viscount Mildenhall (Monty), detailing their contentious relationship that begins with a scandalous kiss and culminates in a marriage of convenience sought by Monty to appease his ailing father and secure an heir; Imogen accepts to escape her awkward position with her aunt and uncle. Beyond the romance, the story features a backdrop of Regency intrigue, involving a long-ago murder and a shadowy plot involving a spy, while Imogen's connection to her half-brother, Stephen, a Gypsy, further complicates her already precarious social standing. An Author's Note explains that the book is part of a collaborative, eight-book "Regency Silk \& Scandal" miniseries, where Burrows worked with five other writers to create a continuous narrative thread across the titles.

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