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In the stately halls of Longwarden, former American heiress Jane Graham marries her cousin, Lord North, the ninth Earl of Carlyon, in a union of convenience that sparks a tender yet complicated romance. Meanwhile, Lady Penelope, the widowed eighth Countess, discovers unexpected affection for her devoted butler, Mr. Ashford. Allegra Lomax, North’s daring sister, ventures to New York to promote her bestseller while being drawn into the art world by Andro Risconti. Back in England, 19‑year‑old Sarah, Penelope’s niece, awaits the return of her beloved Nick, who hopes to reemerge from the Spanish Foreign Legion. Across the Atlantic—from New England to Park Lane, Manhattan to Barbados—these intertwined lives weave a sweeping tale of passion, violence, and grief that unfolds over a single year.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Anne Weale
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