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Caroline's attempt to step away from James's shadow leads her back into his world, this time as a governess in his household. She faces a tangled web of family obligations—his daughter’s dependence, his invalid wife's needs, and her own lingering affection for James. As she navigates these intertwined dynamics, the past and present collide, forcing her to confront what she truly wants.
The story explores the complexity of returning to a life once left behind, the pull of unresolved emotions, and the compromises one makes when family needs clash with personal desires.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Anne Mather
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