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Leonard Tavernake is a man of resolve and rigid moral discipline—an ambitious young property agent determined to rise through sheer hard work and integrity. But when a chance encounter leads him to the enigmatic and troubled Beatrice an alluring woman fleeing a life of high-society corruption and dangerous entanglements—Tavernake's world begins to unravel.As he becomes entwined in her perilous affairs, including a violent brother, political intrigue, and criminal deception, Tavernake must confront the unsettling realization that ambition alone may not be enough to navigate the moral complexities of life—and love. Set against the dazzling yet dangerous backdrop of Edwardian London, The Tempting of Tavernake is a richly woven tale of romance, ethics, social ambition, and human vulnerability. Oppenheim explores the inner conflict between integrity and temptation with emotional depth and narrative flair, offering readers a deeply psychological thriller wrapped in classic charm.