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When the Earl of Rockbrook escapes an arranged, unwanted marriage, an accident leaves him stranded in the countryside. While he recovers from his injuries, he is cared for by a humble country girl. Seeking an escape from his original engagement, he marries her. However, he soon realizes that this simple country girl is far different from the obedient, predictable partner he had imagined.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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