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The Professor Proposed... Krijn van der Brink-Schaaksma, a physician, and Beatrice van der Brink, the daughter of a wealthy man, embark on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance. Their marriage of convenience, arranged by Beatrice's father, is a facade for the characters' true feelings, but Beatrice's growing affection for Krijn is unspoken. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Krijn's feelings for Beatrice are reciprocated, but their lives are destined to be forever entwined. This novel explores the complexities of love, marriage, and the human heart.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Betty Neels
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