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Almost Heaven is a historical romance novel by Judith McNaught, published in 1990 and set primarily in Regency-era Britain. Its central characters are Elizabeth Cameron, an aristocratic young woman damaged by scandal, and Ian Thornton, a wealthy man whose ancestry and social position complicate their relationship. The novel develops their romance through separation, misunderstanding, renewed courtship, and conflicts involving reputation, inheritance, and class.

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When was Almost Heaven by Judith McNaught published, and what period is it set in?

Almost Heaven was published in 1990 and is set primarily in Regency-era Britain. It is one of Judith McNaught's best-known historical romances.

Who are Elizabeth Cameron and Ian Thornton in Almost Heaven?

Elizabeth Cameron is an aristocratic young woman whose reputation has been damaged by scandal, and Ian Thornton is a wealthy, mysterious man whose background and social position set him apart from polite society. Their romance unfolds against the constraints of Regency class expectations.

Is Almost Heaven part of the Westmoreland saga by Judith McNaught?

Almost Heaven is connected to Judith McNaught's loosely linked Regency-era novels, and Ian Thornton is tied to the broader Westmoreland family saga that also includes Whitney, My Love and A Kingdom of Dreams. Readers often read these books together for the interconnected characters.

Is Almost Heaven a historical romance or a contemporary romance?

Almost Heaven is a historical romance set in Regency-era Britain. Judith McNaught wrote both historical and contemporary romances, but this 1990 novel belongs firmly to her historical catalog.

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