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When Phoebe Latimer’s gambling father leaves her penniless, she takes a job as a companion to the semi‑invalid Kitty. While caring for Kitty, Phoebe discovers that Kitty’s guardian, Theo Prendergast, is tyrannical and overbearing. Determined to free Kitty from Theo’s oppressive protection, Phoebe resolves to confront the guardian. As she faces the complications of this conflict, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Theo, creating a complex and unsettling dynamic.
The novel explores themes of responsibility, freedom, and the bonds forged in difficult circumstances. Phoebe’s journey from impoverishment to moral choice highlights the challenges of caregiving amid authoritarian control.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Beth James
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